Who bears the costs of palliative care? | Palliative care

Who bears the costs of palliative care?

The stay in a palliative ward is completely paid for by the health insurance. If the patient decides together with his family to stay in an inpatient or outpatient hospice, the health insurance company will cover part of the costs depending on the level of care. The health insurance company also contributes to the costs, depending on the degree of care and the duration of the hospice stay.

The remaining amount must be covered by a personal contribution. Many hospices receive additional donations or church funds to keep the patient’s own contribution as low as possible. If the patient is cared for at home and regularly visited by the family doctor or a palliative team, the costs for these palliative medical visits are completely covered by the health insurance.