Guest Eligibility

 

Fisher House Bethesda is available to active duty, retired military, and veterans and their families from all services. The family must be traveling a minimum distance of 40 miles one way with no local lodging accommodations available.  The patient's condition must be serious in nature and not diagnostic testing, general or elective procedures.

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Due to priority and urgent medical needs, it is not always possible to admit families on a first come first serve basis.  The following factors are taken into consideration:

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·         Medical Condition - Terminal, Critical, Serious (Not for elective procedures)

·         Financial - Junior personnel have priority

·         Status - Active duty personnel have priority

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Once eligibility and availability are confirmed, the family will be contacted by the Fisher House staff when a room is available.  A family may be admitted after business hours if prior arrangements have been made with the Fisher House staff.