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Hospice vs Palliative Care

Question	Hospice	Palliative Care
Who can be treated?	Anyone with a serious illness who doctors think has only a short time to live, often less than 6 months	Anyone with a serious illness
Will my symptoms be relieved?	Yes, as much as possible	Yes, as much as possible
Can I continue to receive treatments to cure my illness?	No, only symptom relief will be provided	Yes, if you wish
Will medicare pay?	Yes, it pays for some hospice charges	It depends on your benefits and treatment plan
Does private insurance pay?	It depends on the plan	It depends on the plan
How long will I be cared for?	As long as you meet the hospice's criteria of an illness with a life expectancy of months, not years	This depends on what care you need and your insurance plan
Where will I receive this care?	• Home • Assisted Living Facility • Nursing Home • Hospital	• Home • Assisted Living Facility • Nursing Home • Hospital

Hospice care doesn’t mean you’re giving up.