Benefits & programs · Federal health & long-term care
Medicare hospice benefit
Run by Medicare (CMS)What it is
Medicare hospice benefit is a comfort-focused care option for people with a terminal illness when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less. It covers symptom-relief medicine, nursing, counseling, and short respite care for family members—though specific eligibility and coverage details are determined by Medicare.
What it may help with
may help with help manage pain and symptoms, help provide nursing and medical support, help offer counseling and emotional support, and help give family members brief respite.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗We last confirmed this official link on July 2026.
This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.