VITAS Healthcare

Hospice & Palliative · Vermont · Free

One of the largest hospice providers in the US, with locations across 14 states. Worth contacting when a doctor expects six months or less remaining; hospice is fully Medicare-covered at this point. Hospice intake usually happens in 24-48 hours from the first call; teams visit at home and don't require a hospital stay. Hospice does not shorten life on average; some studies suggest it lengthens life slightly by reducing aggressive end-of-life treatment. Free service; donations support but never gate...

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