What happens to hospice care if I move or travel?

One of the most reassuring features of the Medicare Hospice Benefit is that it follows the patient, not a specific address. If you move within our service area, for example from your home to a family member's house, an assisted living community, or a nursing facility, our team continues providing care in your new location.

If you move outside our service area or travel to another state for an extended period, we can help you transition to a local hospice provider in your new location. Your Medicare benefit transfers seamlessly, and the new hospice receives your clinical records to ensure continuity of care.

Short-term travel, such as a trip to visit family, is generally permitted. We recommend notifying your hospice team before any planned travel so we can help arrange coverage and ensure you have adequate medications and supplies for the trip. Our goal is to support your quality of life and your ability to be with the people who matter most to you.