You Have a Better Choice for Hospice Care
At Goldencare Hospice & Palliative Care, we believe every day should be the best day possible. Our dedication to providing pain relief is never-ending as we are constantly exploring new techniques and adding more well-known methods to providing the best possible care for you and your loved ones.
One of the many reasons to choose Goldencare Hospice & Palliative Care is our Registered Nurses case load is far less than any other professional at other area hospices. With lower caseloads, our team is able to offer expert individualized care, time, and attention to each person we serve.
Goldencare Hospice and Palliative Care will assist you and your loved ones in accessing your full VA hospice benefits.
Understanding VA Benefits:
Everyone deserves to take their leave feeling comfortable and respected, and our nation's veterans deserve a higher degree of veneration that should be reflected in hospice care. Traditional VA benefits cover hospice care for veterans to address the physical, mental, and emotional trauma that many military members experience during and after their service.
You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are:
a veteran
a veteran’s dependent
a surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased veteran
an active duty military service member
a member of the Reserve or National Guard
In addition to these general requirements, there are additional criteria to qualify you for VA hospice care. In order to qualify for veterans administration hospice care, you must:
Be diagnosed with a life-limiting illness
Have treatment goals focused on comfort, not a cure
Have a life expectancy of 6 months or less, diagnosed by a VA physician
Veterans’ benefits typically cover pain management, symptom control, and other medical services to for veterans with a life-limiting illness. Services also often include respite care as well as bereavement counseling to family members.
Keep in mind that your VA benefits for hospice care are comprehensive, but palliative care is somewhat more limited. If you require palliative care, you may be asked to pay a copay for services.
For other details and specifics, you may download this VA Handbook for more information.
VA Palliative Care
If you need palliative care, you may have a copay.
Covered services under palliative care typically include:
Comfort care consultations
Follow-up visits from a healthcare team
Support with decision making
Help defining goals of care and promoting care that will help you meet those goals
Consults with a primary care physician and / or specialists
Referrals and Care coordination
As long as you qualify for VA benefits for hospice care, you will not be expected to pay any copays, regardless of whether care is provided by the VA or by an organization operating under a VA contract. At Goldencare Hospice and Palliative Care, we are very familiar with the requirements set forth by the VA, and we can work closely with you and your family to ensure that you receive the best possible treatment.
Veterans administration hospice benefits are comprehensive and can be catered to individual needs. Some of the most common issues and limitations veterans find themselves facing at the end of their lives include the following:
Chronic pain. Military service is physically demanding, and many veterans experience severe musculoskeletal pain and other chronic pain conditions.
Presumptive diseases. The VA defines presumptive diseases as those associated with exposure to chemicals like Agent Orange and certain herbicides.
Traumatic brain injury. On top of the typical risk for injury during serious accidents, veterans face more significant hazards on the battlefield such as mines, mortars, and explosives.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This anxiety disorder develops in people who have survived a dangerous or frightening event, and it can follow them throughout their lives.
Depression. The number of veterans who suffer from depression is twice the national average, though many never receive an official diagnosis.
Survivor's guilt. Many veterans experience survivor's guilt, and it is closely connected with PTSD and depressive symptoms.
To treat the physical and emotional issues reviewed above, hospice care for veterans includes a wide array of services. Medical treatments may include pain management through the use of medications, physical or occupational therapy, and even music or animal therapy. Mental and emotional issues can be treated with various forms of counseling and guidance provided by highly trained clinicians.
In addition to physical and emotional challenges, many veterans struggle with spiritual issues at the end of their lives. Any terminally ill patient is likely to experience some anger or frustration with life and with God – they may also experience a sensation of spiritual isolation and a fear or anxiety surrounding their impending death. Hospice care for veterans is designed to provide counseling and guidance in these areas, on top of providing medical care and physical or occupational therapy.
As experts in providing hospice care to veterans, Goldencare Hospice and Palliative Care will work with you and your loved ones, the VA, Medicare/Medicaid and any other insurers to make certain you receive the maximum benefits you deserve. Having veterans in the family, we consider it a privilege to provide excellent hospice care to our veterans.
Whether you require in-home hospice care or more comprehensive care in a skilled nursing facility, Goldencare Hospice and Palliative Care will deliver incomparable care to make your final days as comfortable as possible. Our team is highly experienced and trained to deliver a greater quality of care for both veterans and their family members. Our low nurse-to-patient ratio ensures that every veteran receives focused, customized care that doesn't end upon death. Bereavement support for families is offered for a full year.
At Goldencare Hospice and Palliative Care , it is our goal to treat every patient with kindness and respect. Our staff and services are particularly geared toward providing our nation's heroes with comprehensive, compassionate end-of-life care. We will work with you, your loved ones, and the VA to ensure that you receive the maximum benefits you deserve.
Goldencare Hospice & Palliative Care is the Hospice of Choice for Veterans.
Call us at 855.655.0500.
Additional VHA Resources
We understand that learning about your benefits can be a confusing and sometimes frustrating process. For your convenience, we've included some resources below. If you have any questions, refer to your policy or speak to your benefit representative.
Veterans Health Administration: Palliative Care
Veterans Health Administration: Hospice Care
Veterans Health Administration: Geriatrics and Extended Care
Veterans Health Administration: Paying for Long-term Care
Mesothelioma Veterans Center: Support for Families
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