Common use of Hospice Services Clause in Contracts

Hospice Services. Hospice care may be provided in the home or at a Hospice facility where medical, social and psychological services are given to help treat patients with a terminal illness. Hospice Services include routine home care, continuous home care, Inpatient Hospice and Inpatient respite. To be eligible for Hospice benefits, the patient must have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by the attending Physician and hospice medical director. Covered Health Services will continue if the Enrollee lives longer than six months, provided the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor recertifies that You are terminally ill. Covered Hospice Services include the following list.  Skilled Nursing Services by an R.N. or L.P.N.  Diagnostic Health Services to determine need for palliative care.  Physical, speech and inhalation therapies if part of a treatment plan.  Medical supplies, equipment and appliances directed at palliative care.  Counseling services.  Inpatient confinement at a Hospice.  Prescription Drugs given by the Hospice.  Home health aide functioning within home health care guidelines. Non-Covered Hospice Services include services provided by volunteers and housekeeping services.