Basic Terminology: Cis(gender): Adjective that means âidentifies as their sex assigned at birthâ derived from the Latin word meaning âon the same side.â A cisgender/cis person is not transgender. âCisgenderâ does not indicate biology, gender expression, or sexuality/sexual orientation.
Hospice costs are covered by Medicare as long as it is verified by your doctor that you are terminally ill and likely have less than six months to live. Regardless of how long you live, you can remain in hospice care for the duration of the time that your doctor declares that you are, in fact, terminally ill. Initially you will be granted 90 days of hospice care. If necessary, you will be granted another 90 days upon recertification by your doctor.
Hospice Care. Hospice care is for people who have an advanced, life-limiting illness. It is usually provided in the home setting. It may also be available in nursing homes. The focus of care is to improve quality of life not to prolong life. To be eligible for hospice care the veteran must: Be enrolled in the VA Have a life expectancy of less than six months, if the illness follows its natural course