Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Palliative care is specialized care delivered by a multidisciplinary team for people living with serious illnesses focusing on pain and symptom management while also working to reduce stress and improve quality of life for the person living with a serious illness and their family caregivers. It differs from hospice in that it can be provided at any stage of a serious illness along with curative and other treatments and is not limited to end-of-life care.
The team approach may include all or a subset of the following team members:
Palliative care may include the following services:
Palliative care is available in the home, outpatient clinic, long-term care setting, and hospital.
See the directory of the Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (WSHPCO).
