THE HOSPICE BENEFIT FOR VETERANS
Hospice care is part of the Veterans Health Administration VA benefits package. As a veteran, you are eligible for care if you are enrolled in benefits and you meet the medical need for hospice.
Enrollment information is found on the Veterans Affairs website or call a hospice care coordinator at a SSHS.
Care at no cost to veterans or their families
Hospice-related expenses for enrolled veterans are covered at 100 percent. SSHS receives payment in full from Medicare, Medicaid, Tri-Care or the Veterans Administration. We also provide charity hospice care to our uninsured veterans.
VA MISSION ACT
On June 6, 2019, military veterans gained access to more community health care options thanks to the VA MISSION Act. Veterans who must drive 30 minutes or more to a VA care provider or 60 minutes for specialty care now have the option to choose a community provider closer to home.
Veterans living in communities served by Silver-spring Healthcare may have new opportunities to access our goals of care services or palliative care programs.
WE HONOR VETERANS PROGRAM
We partner with VA Assist to improve our care for veterans. The program offers resources and training to align our care with the unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of our veteran patients.
VA hospice benefit highlights
- Care available at your home, nursing home, assisted living or wherever you call home
- No co-pay for hospice care
- Medical equipment, medication and personal care supplies
- Pain and symptom management centered on your goals
- Care coordinated with your doctors
- Physical, occupational and other therapy services
- Spiritual care and support
- Volunteers with military experience (when available)
- Ongoing grief counseling for patients and family