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Narrative

The Pediatric Palliative Care Program was created to better the quality of life for children with life-limiting illness and their families. We offer supportive services. To qualify for the program, the child must be 18 years old or younger, a resident of Massachusetts, and a doctor must certify that the child has been diagnosed with a life-limiting condition.

Many families need help locating available palliative care resources in our community. At Baystate Children’s Hospital, we offer a Pediatric Palliative Care Program through Baystate Home Health to support your family. We enhance your child’s quality of life. Our pediatric palliative care services include:

• Case management
• Counseling
• Pain and symptom management
• Respite care (a temporary break from caring for your child)
• Social services
• Volunteer support

The Baystate Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice provides care at no cost to eligible families. Unlike hospice care, palliative care has no requirement for a six-month prognosis. Your child can receive ongoing treatment for as long as needed.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Nursing

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• AllWays Health Partners
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• CIGNA
• ConnectiCare
• Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
• Health New England
• Tufts Health Plan
• UniCare
• United Healthcare

Program Type

• Medical

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Cancer
• Developmental Disability
• Elderly Person with disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities

Ages Served

• Birth to 3
• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18

Accessibility Features

• Services at Home

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Medicare, Private Insurance, Personal Funds