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Who is eligible?
A person who has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by their doctor.
Who pays for hospice?
~ Medicare
~ Medi-CAL
~ Health Insurance Plans
~ There is never a co-pay for Medicare or MediCAL
How do I start the admission process?
To be admitted to the Buena Vista Hospice Care program, call the hospice office (805) 777 -1133, and a nurse will be scheduled to visit the patient and family at home or in the hospital. Information about the program will be presented and if the patient elects the program, the nurse will arrange for the start of services.
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