Frequently Asked Questions

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Hospice may be appropriate when a patient has a serious illness and is focusing on comfort, and a physician believes the prognosis is six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. You can request a no-obligation hospice eligibility review at any time.

Call: 862-520-4151 Fax: 862-520-1866 Email: info@pioneerhospiceofnj.com

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Hospice care is commonly covered by Medicare (for eligible beneficiaries), Medicaid, and many private insurance plans. Coverage depends on the payer. Medicare covers hospice care but generally does not cover room and board when hospice is provided at home or in a nursing facility; however, short-term inpatient care and respite care may be covered when needed.

Yes. Patients may continue with an attending physician. Pioneer Hospice of NJ coordinates care with the patient’s doctor to build an individualized plan of care based on goals and needs.

Hospice generally includes nursing, social work, chaplain/spiritual support, home health aide support, medical supplies related to the terminal illness, and bereavement support after death. Coverage is payer-dependent.

We respond quickly and work with the attending physician to coordinate an admission when appropriate. Call 862-520-4151.

If eligibility is no longer met, the patient may be discharged and return to routine medical care; hospice can be re-elected later if eligibility is met again.

Yes. Patients can revoke hospice care and return to standard Medicare benefits at any time.

Hospice can be provided at home, in assisted living, and in nursing facilities when appropriate, depending on the plan of care and payer rules.

Hospice supports the family with education, emotional and spiritual support, and bereavement support after death (commonly up to 13 months).

Medicare recognizes four levels: routine home care, continuous home care, general inpatient care, and respite care.

Hospice can provide medications related to the terminal illness and symptom management, depending on coverage and the plan of care. Non-hospice medications may remain the responsibility of the patient.

When included in the hospice plan of care, durable medical equipment related to the terminal illness (such as a hospital bed) may be provided. Availability depends on coverage and medical need.

Yes. Hospice focuses on comfort and works with the attending physician to manage pain and other symptoms.

The hospice team typically includes nurses, a physician, social workers, chaplain/spiritual support, home health aides, and volunteers when available.