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 staff is on call for emergencies 24 hours a day. Hospice care does not include a nurse in the home 24/7. If you require more care than can be provided in the home, some hospices have their own inpatient facilities. Most communities have nursing homes, inpatient residential centers and hospitals with hospice care options. 11.