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If you have private health insurance from your employer or retirement plan, you may already be aware of your basic benefits such as prescription and health care coverage. It becomes a bit more murky when you are applying it to specific procedures, which includes things like hospice and palliative care.

Loss is a natural part of life, but the grief that follows can feel all-consuming. Grief coaching is a specific kind of actionable support to address the complex emotions and reactions that result from the loss of a person or thing.

Decisions about when to stop feeding a hospice patient should be based on what’s best for the patient's quality of life. Here’s what to consider.

But does Medicare cover caregiving? There’s a lot of confusion about this topic. Let’s clear it up. We’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about Medicare and hospice. Here are the answers.

Having a general idea about what to anticipate can prepare you to cope with almost anything that happens. It can also empower you to comfort your loved one throughout the process.

At a minimum, Medicare Advantage plans can cover everything that Medicare covers, except hospice care. Medicare Advantage plans do not technically cover hospice care costs. However, if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, original Medicare can step in to fully cover your hospice care services.