Hospice care is a covered benefit under Medicare, most private insurance plans, HMOs and managed care organizations. Hospice is also available through Medicaid.

While each hospice has its own policies concerning payment for care, it is a founding principle of hospice to offer services based upon the patient's need.

For more information and to learn whether hospice might be the right answer for you or a loved one, call River City Hospice at 1-866-907-4837 for Northern Idaho or 1-877-537-4837 for Texas.