Getting Started with HoriSun Hospice

Identifying Criteria for Eligibility to HoriSun Hospice

• Progressive decline in health
• Frequent hospitalizations in the past six months
• Repeat or multiple infections
• Increased or uncontrolled pain
• Progressive or profound weakness or fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Progressive weight loss
• Alterations in mental status
• Persistent nausea and vomiting
• Other uncontrolled symptoms

Not all hospice patients have cancer.  Other non-cancer diagnoses include:

• End-stage Congestive Heart Failure
• End-stage Coronary Artery Disease
• End-stage Renal Failure
• End-stage Lung Disease;  COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis
• End-stage Liver Disease
• AIDS
• Dementia
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Stroke

Reimbursement:

Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance carriers fully reimburse hospice services.  HoriSun Hospice remains committed to meeting the needs of any hospice patient regardless of his/her ability to pay.

Contacting our Office: 402-484-6444