Hospice costs and funding requirements

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Topic: Hospice

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Primary source: https://salusmax.de/ar/pfle-xikon-2/hospiz

Quick Info

The majority of hospice costs are covered by statutory health insurance under Section 39a SGB V.

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Key points

  • Is a personal contribution possible for hospice care?: Yes. A personal contribution of up to 10 percent of approved hospice costs may be required.
  • Prerequisite for a long-term care insurance fund subsidy for hospice services: What must be present?: Prerequisite: care level 1 or higher. Then the long-term care insurance fund provides a subsidy for hospice services.

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Which costs are covered for hospice care?

The majority of hospice costs are covered by statutory health insurance under Section 39a SGB V.

Is a personal contribution possible for hospice care?

Yes. A personal contribution of up to 10 percent of approved hospice costs may be required.

Prerequisite for a long-term care insurance fund subsidy for hospice services: What must be present?

Prerequisite: care level 1 or higher. Then the long-term care insurance fund provides a subsidy for hospice services.

Sources

  1. https://salusmax.de/ar/pfle-xikon-2/hospiz

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