Eligibility for Hospice Care
- Two physicians must certify that the patient has a terminal illness and is expected to live six months or less.
- The hospice must determine that care can be provided in safe surroundings.
- The patient must give “informed consent” that is, be informed about the goals and purposes of hospice care.
Hospice care is available regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religious belief, diagnosis or disability.
