Taiwan boosts funding to support home-based hospice care

Taiwan is taking a significant step toward improving end-of-life care as it prepares for a "super-aged society" by the end of 2025.

As of April 2026, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a new funding initiative to boost home-based hospice care.

By increasing payments to medical teams by 10% to 30%, the government aims to shift care from hospital-centric models to the comfort of a patient's own home.

Currently, about 80% of hospice care in Taiwan happens in hospitals, yet many citizens prefer a "good death" at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Beyond cost-efficiency, this policy emphasizes dignity and aligns with the Patient Right to Autonomy Act.

While traditional values sometimes favor aggressive medical intervention, this shift encourages families to embrace natural, peaceful end-of-life options.

By expanding support for non-cancer patients and incentivizing home visits, Taiwan is strengthening its commitment to compassionate, sustainable healthcare that honors a patient's final wishes in a familiar environment.