Veterans have access to several hospice benefit pathways. If you are enrolled in the VA healthcare system, you may receive hospice care covered entirely by the VA. Veterans who live far from VA facilities or prefer community-based care may be eligible for hospice through the VA's Community Care program, often administered through TriWest.
Medicare-eligible veterans can also use the Medicare Hospice Benefit, which covers hospice services with no deductible and little to no out-of-pocket cost. Hospice itself is paid by one payer at a time, VA or Medicare, but enrolled veterans keep their other VA benefits alongside a Medicare hospice election, and the VA can continue covering service-connected care unrelated to the hospice diagnosis. We help families identify the pathway that serves them best and handle the coordination.
We are experienced in working with veteran patients and understand that many carry unique emotional and psychological burdens related to military service. Our social workers and chaplains are trained to acknowledge and honor these experiences. If you are a veteran or caring for one, call us and we will help identify the right benefit pathway and ensure your coverage is maximized.