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Hospice Care

Care provided to terminally ill patients as inpatients or in the home is considered hospice care. Hospice care focuses on the management of pain along with emotional support for patient and family. Hospice is sometimes called palliative or supportive care.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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