Direct answer
Yes, Medicare Part A covers hospice care for terminally ill beneficiaries who have a life expectancy of six months or less, provided they choose to forgo curative treatment for their terminal illness.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) official coverage guidelines for hospice benefits. For additional information about specific eligibility and coverage details, see the Medicare.gov hospice care overview.
What this means for you
Yes, Medicare Part A covers hospice care for terminally ill beneficiaries who have a life expectancy of six months or less, provided they choose to forgo curative treatment for their terminal illness.
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