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Learn about palliative care
Palliative care is a specialized form of medical care designed to improve the quality of life for individuals facing serious or chronic illnesses. Here are some important details to know.
What is palliative care?
Los cuidados paliativos tienen que ver con una atención médica especializada orientada a personas que tienen una enfermedad grave. Un equipo especializado en cuidados trabaja estrechamente con usted, su familia y sus proveedores de atención de la salud para brindar asistencia médica, social y emocional durante el tiempo que sea necesario.
Palliative care:
- Does not require a terminal diagnosis
- Can begin at diagnosis and the same time as treatment
- Están orientados a optimizar la calidad de vida y a ajustarse a las metas relativas a las opciones de tratamiento
How can palliative care help?
Palliative care can help in many ways, such as:
- Give symptom relief for pain, anxiety, stress and more
- Provide education about your condition and treatment options
- Connect you with support groups
- Connect you with a religious leader or other spiritual advisor
Who may be involved in your palliative care?
Your palliative care team may include:
- Médicos
- Personal de enfermería
- Therapists
- Trabajadores sociales
What palliative care services are covered under Humana Medicare Advantage D-SNP plans?
Palliative care services are generally covered by Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. However, Humana also covers many palliative care services under our regular plan benefits when approved by your primary care physician.
Covered palliative care services may include outpatient services (physician visits), medical equipment, home health services, inpatient care, skilled nursing services, short-term rehabilitation.
Who do I contact for palliative care assistance?
Here are some common contacts to consider:
- Contact your primary care physician to discuss your care and request a referral to a palliative care specialist
- Contact Humana Case Management by phone: 866-868-5092 (TTY: 711) Monday – Friday, 5 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pacific time, or by email: SNP_Intermountain_Coordination@humana.com
- Humana Case Management is also available to assist and coordinate with Medicaid.
- For information about Palliative Care under Apple Health (Medicaid) go to: Palliative care | Washington State Health Care Authority
Advanced care planning with MyDirectives
La herramienta MyDirectives® facilita la elaboración en línea de un plan de atención avanzado legalmente reconocido. Puede responder las preguntas con sus propias palabras, añadir respuestas en video y adjuntar documentos como, por ejemplo, los pedidos médicos. También puede compartir su plan con sus seres queridos, las personas responsables de sus cuidados y sus proveedores de atención de la salud para que estén al tanto de sus deseos.
Ingrese a nuestra página de MyDirectives® to learn more about this easy-to-use tool.