What is hospice?
Hospice is a specialized, holistic model of care for people with
terminal illnesses, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of
life rather than curing the disease. It provides comprehensive
medical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients and
families, typically when a life expectancy of six months or less
is anticipated.
Is hospice only for the final days of life?
Hospice can provide meaningful support much earlier in the
journey through serious illness. Weavers of Care focuses on
quality of life, dignity, and support for both patients and
primary caregivers throughout the experience.
How much does hospice cost?
For eligible Medicare beneficiaries, the Medicare Hospice
Benefit generally covers hospice services related to the
terminal illness and related conditions. Limited cost-sharing
may apply to certain outpatient medications and inpatient
respite care. Medicaid and private insurance coverage varies,
and our team can help verify benefits.
What can a home hospice agency offer you?
A home hospice agency can offer comfort-focused end-of-life
care, palliative and symptom management support, grief and
bereavement guidance, and comprehensive hospice and family
support services.
What is the admission criteria for hospice care in Kansas?
To qualify, a physician must certify a terminal illness and a
life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its
expected course. This shifts the focus toward comfort care,
symptom management, quality of life, and emotional support.
How do I start the hospice process?
Anyone can contact Weavers of Care to ask questions or request
an evaluation—you do not need to wait for a physician to call us
first. Our team reviews the patient's condition and goals,
coordinates with the patient's physicians as appropriate, and
completes the required hospice eligibility and certification
process before admission.
Do I lose my doctor?
No. Choosing hospice does not mean giving up the doctor you know
and trust. You may choose to have your physician continue
participating in your care as your attending provider, working
alongside the Weavers of Care hospice team.
Our goal is to add support—not take away trusted relationships.
We coordinate closely with your healthcare providers so your
care remains personal, connected, and centered on what matters
to you.
Can I change my mind after choosing hospice?
Yes. Under Medicare rules, a beneficiary or representative may
revoke the hospice election.
What levels of hospice care are available?
Medicare recognizes four levels of hospice care: Routine Home
Care, Continuous Home Care, General Inpatient Care, and
Inpatient Respite Care. The appropriate level is based on each
patient's needs and may change as those needs change.
Your Weavers of Care team will help determine the appropriate
level of care and explain what to expect.
How long does hospice stay with a patient?
A six-month prognosis does not mean hospice automatically ends
after six months. Services may continue as long as the patient
continues to meet Medicare hospice eligibility guidelines.
Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for hospice?
Yes, when the patient meets eligibility requirements. Many
private insurance plans also provide hospice coverage.
How do I prepare my loved one for end-of-life care?
Choosing hospice does not mean giving up; it means prioritizing
comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life. Our
interdisciplinary team supports patients and caregivers with
nursing care, guidance, and holistic modalities.
What support services does Weavers of Care offer?
Our team supports the entire family with nursing, social work,
caregiver guidance, emotional and spiritual support,
communication assistance, advance care planning support, and
holistic modalities designed to enhance comfort and connection.
Does Weavers of Care offer bereavement counseling?
Yes. Bereavement services and grief counseling continue after a
patient's passing, helping families navigate grief, loss, and
life transition with compassionate support.
