Hospice eligibility is determined when a terminally-ill patient’s attending physician certifies the patient has a limited life expectancy of six months or less, and the patient makes a decision to discontinue aggressive cure-oriented treatments and focus on comfort and quality of life. Iowa City Hospice is a not-for-profit, community-based provider, and no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Services are covered through Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance and community financial support. Anyone dealing with grief or bereavement may utilize Iowa City Hospice support groups, educational programs, resources and referrals - whether or not they have any affiliation with an Iowa City Hospice patient.