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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. For those starting this journey, beware. All the social worker did was ask me who could pay, and would not answer any questions about what Medicare benefits they are entitled to in a meaningful way. She went as far as asking me about which relatives had money and which didn’t. I thought that was beyond the pale. [/quote] OP, one of the reasons the social worker is asking these questions is that Medicare pays for a very limited amount of long-term care. Hospice is not intended to be 24/7 care (although there is inpatient hospice, but beds are scarce.) Hospice is intended to wrap around other caregiving, usually provided by the family, but sometimes provided in a nursing home. It's possible your aunt isn't a candidate for at-home hospice care. [/quote]
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