Will Medicare cover hospice services for Ms. Lewis if she needs them?

Medicare does cover hospice services, which is highly significant for patients who are facing terminal illnesses and are estimated to have a life expectancy of six months or less, if their disease runs its normal course. This coverage applies to various aspects of hospice care, including medical, psychological, and social services, allowing patients to receive comprehensive support aimed at maintaining comfort and quality of life during their remaining time.

In order to qualify for hospice benefits under Medicare, the patient must choose to receive palliative care instead of curative treatment for their terminal condition. The hospice care is provided by a Medicare-certified hospice program, ensuring that the services meet specific standards and guidelines set by Medicare.

The other options provided have specific criteria that do not align with Medicare's hospice service coverage policy. Therefore, the confirmation that Medicare does indeed provide coverage for hospice services makes this the correct answer.