Guides for Hospice Eligibility

San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care believes that everyone should have access to appropriate services. Insurance coverage is NOT a requirement for hospice care. San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care is a not-for-profit organization with special funds available for patients and families who have no ability to pay.

Eligibility Criteria
Patients must meet the following eligibility criteria to be appropriate for hospice care:

• Adults, children and infants with a prognosis of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course
• Hospice can continue after six months as long as the patient continues to meet eligibility criteria
• Prognosis is certified by community and hospice physician
• Patient and family desire palliative care as opposed to curative treatment

San Diego Hospice & Palliative Care provides its services to eligible individuals throughout all of San Diego County regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, diagnosis, financial status or ability to pay.