The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers the cost of New Century Hospice care. Coverage is also available through other private insurance companies. Plans cover all hospice care services, medications, supplies and equipment related to the hospice diagnosis with usually no out-of-pocket expenses to the patient.

The hospice benefit is not limited in length of time. Early referrals help patients and their families access and receive the full spectrum of New Century Hospice services.

Covered Services

Physician Directed Services Nursing Care Medical Social Services Spiritual Counseling Bereavement Services Trained Volunteers Related Medications Medical Equipment and Supplies Physical, Speech and Other Related Therapies Continuous Care for Acute Symptom Management Short-term Inpatient Care

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, New Century Hospice does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, or national origin, or on the basis of disability or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Century Hospice directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Century Hospice arranges to carry out its programs and activities.

This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes of Title 45 of Federal Regulations Parts 80, 84 and 91.

In case of questions, please contact your local New Century Hospice office.