VNS Health EasyCare: Hospice Care Support Allowance

If receiving hospice under a network provider, a hospice care support allowance is available for items not covered by the health plan benefits.

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Cost
$0
Prior Authorization Required
Yes
Provider Referral or Order Required
No

How To Receive

Details on how to apply

  1. Determine what additional goods or services may be needed.

  2. Contact the VNS Health EasyCare Team at (866) 783-1444 (TTY 711) for more information on the allowance and guidance on how to receive it.

    • Also, ensure that the desired goods and services aren't already covered under another benefit before purchasing with the allowance.

Availability
A max of $500 while in hospice
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The health plan recognizes that as end-of-life approaches, comfort, quality, and dignity are of utmost desire and importance. In this aim, items may be needed and appreciated that are not otherwise covered under the health plan benefits.

The hospice care support allowance of $500 is a supplemental benefit that allows for the purchase of goods or services that are not covered by the health plan benefits. These goods or services should be related to providing comfort and improving the quality of life while receiving hospice care. Some examples include, but are not limited to:

Before spending the allowance on any items, check with the health plan to ensure those items are not covered under another benefit. Reserve the allowance for items that truly are not covered.

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