Hospices
At a Glance: Hospices
What they do: Offer physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical comfort and support to patients and families who are facing death—at home, in the hospital, or other settings
Cost: Usually covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other insurance once a doctor has determined that the patient likely has less than six months to live
Best for: Anyone near the end stage of a life-threatening illness
Learn more: Hospice Care Basics, Choosing Hospice Under Medicare