{"id":74631,"date":"2025-01-20T12:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T17:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjhs1.wpengine.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=74631"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:40:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:40:06","slug":"getting-started-with-hospice-or-palliative-care","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.mjhs.org\/es\/recursos\/primeros-pasos-con-el-hospicio-o-los-cuidados-paliativos\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with Hospice or Palliative Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Making decisions about your care during a serious illness can be overwhelming, but it\u2019s an important step toward ensuring your needs and wishes are met. Whether you choose to continue curative treatment or transition to comfort-focused care, understanding the process and involving your loved ones can help you feel supported and prepared. Below are some common steps toward getting started with the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discuss Your Illness and Treatment Goals<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-list-variant\">\n<li>Have a conversation with your doctor about the stage of your illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide whether to continue curative treatment or transition to comfort-focused care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Involve Family Members<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-list-variant\">\n<li>Share your decision with family members to ensure everyone is aligned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for the next steps together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consultation and Referral<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-list-variant\">\n<li>Request a consultation with your doctor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your doctor will make a referral to a hospice or palliative care agency of your choosing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility Certification<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-list-variant\">\n<li>The selected care agency will require certification from your doctor to confirm eligibility for services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop a Personalized Care Plan<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-list-variant\">\n<li>Collaborate with the care team to create a plan that addresses your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the plan focuses on achieving the best possible quality of life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Begin Care<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bullet-list-variant\">\n<li>Work with the care team to implement the personalized care plan and receive ongoing support during this time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paying-for-hospice-and-palliative-care\">Paying for Hospice and Palliative Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicare, Medicaid-managed care plans (including HMOs), and most private insurance policies typically cover hospice and palliative care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure whether your insurance covers these services, our access coordinators are here to assist you. They can help verify your insurance benefits and answer your questions about MJHS Hospice &amp; Palliative Care. For more information or to begin hospice care, call our Access Center at <strong><a href=\"tel:2124203370\">212-420-3370<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mjhs-is-here-for-you\">MJHS is Here For You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"\/hospice-and-palliative-care\/\">MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care<\/a>, we are committed to providing exceptional care and unwavering support for patients and their families navigating the challenges of a serious illness. 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