Hospice Care
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Hospice care involves a team of professionals and volunteers who provide medical, psychological, and spiritual care to a dying person and their family. It is normally provided at home but is also available in hospitals and other care settings. Hospice staff are available 24 hours a day to ensure the person is comfortable and pain-free, and to provide counseling and support.
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Where to get this in Washington
50 organizations deliver this program. Coverage varies, so check the area each one serves.
Renton, King County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Renton, King County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Tacoma, Pierce County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Tacoma, Pierce County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost.
Lynnwood, Snohomish County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Lynnwood, Snohomish County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost.
Wenatchee
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Wenatchee. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost.
Everett, Snohomish County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Everett, Snohomish County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Centralia, Lewis County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Centralia, Lewis County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Moses Lake, Grant County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Moses Lake, Grant County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Yakima, Yakima County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Yakima, Yakima County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Everett, Snohomish County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Everett, Snohomish County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Wenatchee, Chelan County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Wenatchee, Chelan County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, Non-Profit.
Tukwila, King County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Tukwila, King County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Lynnwood, Snohomish County
Medicare-certified hospice agency in Lynnwood, Snohomish County. Provides end-of-life nursing, aide visits, social work, chaplaincy, bereavement support, 24/7 on-call coverage, medications and equipment for the terminal illness, and family respite. Almost always covered fully by Medicare Part A at no cost. Ownership, For-Profit.
Where to go from here
Adult Day Center
Adult day centers are daytime programs for adults who need some level of supervision and care but not skilled nursing or rehabilitative therapy. Services typically include personal care, social activities, education, routine health monitoring, therapeutic activities, meals and snacks, transportation coordination, first aid, and emergency care.
Adult Day Health
Adult day health is a daytime program for adults who need skilled nursing care or licensed rehabilitative therapy. Centers provide skilled nursing services, physical/occupational/speech-language therapy, brief psychological or counseling services, plus the personal care, meals, social activities, and health monitoring offered at adult day centers.
Apple Health Classic Medicaid (SSI-related / Aged, Blind, Disabled)
"Apple Health" is Washington's name for all of its state medical assistance programs, including Medicaid. "Classic Medicaid" is the part of Apple Health for people who are 65 or older, blind, disabled, or who need long-term care. These programs count your income the same way Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does, rather than using the tax-based rules that apply to younger adults and families. The state Health Care Authority runs most Apple Health programs. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) runs SSI-related coverage, the state-funded Medical Care Services program, and the Medicare Savings Programs that help pay Medicare costs. If you have both Medicare and Apple Health, Apple Health acts as your second layer of coverage and picks up costs Medicare does not, such as deductibles, copays, hearing aids, and dental. It can also pay for long-term care.
Apple Health for Workers with Disabilities (HWD)
Apple Health for Workers with Disabilities lets working adults age 16 or older who are blind or disabled buy into Medicaid. It provides full Apple Health coverage. Unlike most disability-based Medicaid, it has no asset test and no upper income limit. You qualify based on your disability (using the federal disability rules) and being employed, full or part time, including self-employment. You pay a monthly premium that goes up with income but never goes above 7.5% of your total income. American Indians and Alaska Natives pay no premium. While you are enrolled, you can put earnings into a separate designated account that will not count toward your eligibility for other Medicaid programs.
Not sure this one fits your situation? Your local Area Agency on Aging can check what you qualify for and point you to the right programs, for free. No one will sell your information, and no one will cold-call you.
Source www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/services-help-adult-remain-hom
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