How can a person be referred to Hospice Ministries?
Your physician may contact us or you may call for additional information.

Are family members involved in hospice services?
Hospice Ministries views the patient and family as one unit of care. Family members are encouraged to participate in the patient's care as much as possible. The patient and family always have the last word in the decisions that are made.

Who pays for Hospice Ministries' services?
Our reimbursement is from Medicare, Medicaid, the Veteran's Administration and private insurance.

Does Hospice cover medication, equipment, and supplies?
Yes, if the need for these items is related to the terminal illness.

What happens if we need the hospice nurse on weekends or nights?
A Hospice Ministries Registered Nurse is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help patients and family members deal with the challenge of a terminal illness.