Grief does not follow a schedule or look the same for everyone. During National Grief Awareness Month, Benchmark Hospice reminds families that grief can take many forms, and that there is no single “right” way to move through it.
Medicare can cover both home health and hospice care when eligibility requirements are met, but the benefits work differently. Here’s what families should know about covered services, costs and when each type of care may apply.
Home health and hospice both bring care into the home, but they serve different purposes. Home health is generally focused on recovery, rehabilitation and managing an illness or injury, while hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life for someone with a terminal illness.
Being “homebound” does not mean someone must stay inside their home at all times. For Medicare home health eligibility, it generally means leaving home is difficult, requires significant effort, or requires help because of an illness or injury.
Choosing hospice does not mean giving up. It means shifting the focus toward comfort, dignity, quality of life and support for both patients and families during a serious illness.
Medicare can cover both home health and hospice care when eligibility requirements are met, but the benefits work differently. Here’s what families should know about covered services, costs and when each type of care may apply.
Home health and hospice both bring care into the home, but they serve different purposes. Home health is generally focused on recovery, rehabilitation and managing an illness or injury, while hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life for someone with a terminal illness.
Being “homebound” does not mean someone must stay inside their home at all times. For Medicare home health eligibility, it generally means leaving home is difficult, requires significant effort, or requires help because of an illness or injury.
Receiving a home health referral is often the first step toward recovering safely at home. Understanding what happens next can help you feel prepared and confident as your care begins.
Learn when patients may be appropriate for home health services, what diagnoses support skilled care, and how proper documentation helps strengthen referrals and compliance.
Home health therapy can help patients rebuild strength, improve mobility, regain daily living skills, and feel more confident after illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization. Learn how Benchmark Home Health supports personalized recovery and independence in the comfort of home.
Grief does not follow a schedule or look the same for everyone. During National Grief Awareness Month, Benchmark Hospice reminds families that grief can take many forms, and that there is no single “right” way to move through it.
Choosing hospice does not mean giving up. It means shifting the focus toward comfort, dignity, quality of life and support for both patients and families during a serious illness.
Benchmark Hospice has been recognized as a 2026 Hospice CAHPS Honors recipient, an honor based on patient and caregiver experience scores. The recognition reflects the consistency, communication and support provided by the Benchmark Hospice team and marks the second consecutive year Benchmark has received Hospice CAHPS Honors.
Many families believe hospice is only for the final days of life. In reality, starting the conversation earlier often gives patients and families more support, comfort, and time together.
