My brother wasn't on Medicare/Medicaid....So, no, it didn't cost you anything....Hospice helps families deal with death as we deal with living....again..just go....shakes my head, I really feel sorry for you..I am blessed, kowing when "my time" comes, I will have a loving family with me...And for the record...I worked 27 years, so if I am entitled to anything in the end, well so be it..You need to take the nic of yours and learn from it...