What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized medical support for people living with serious illness — focused on relief from symptoms, clarity around choices, and care aligned with what matters most. It's not hospice. It’s care and support while you’re seeking treatment. It's not about giving up. It's about getting more:
More clarity
through meaningful conversations — helping patients understand their options and document their goals
More comfort
with expert management of pain, symptoms, and medications to improve quality of life
More control
with emotional, practical, and spiritual support that honors what matters most to each person
Who Benefits Most From Palliative Care?
If you, or your loved one, have a serious illness and need extra support, you might benefit from Palliative care.
Who Qualifies For Palliative Care?
What to Expect
We Work With Your Specialty Physicians
You’ll get help with:
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How our palliative care helps you
Manage pain and symptoms.
Receive comprehensive, 24/7 care and support alongside your doctors. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses helps relieve your pain and symptoms, reduce treatment side effects, manage medications, and address clinical crises. We help coordinate all aspects of your care.
Access available benefits.
Our care managers help you find and navigate community and government programs for food assistance, transportation, housing support, and other benefits. We ensure you access the resources you need based on program eligibility.
Address the emotions of serious illness.
Our licensed clinical social workers provide mental health counseling to address the anxiety, depression, and stress that often accompany serious illness. We integrate these services into our healthcare practice, offering strategies to help you experience brighter days.
Compassionate spiritual support
Our experienced counselors and chaplains provide a safe space to explore beliefs, find meaning, and seek comfort. This holistic care addresses emotional and spiritual well-being, bringing peace, alleviating anxiety, and fostering hope. We honor each person's unique needs, helping them navigate their journey with strength and dignity.
Discuss care goals and wishes at the end of life
We facilitate discussions to understand your values, goals, and preferences regarding future healthcare treatment. We will help you and your family complete documents such as advance directives and store them securely for easy access with your care team.
How it works
We make it easy to get started. We can expedite the enrollment process with a few details from you. There is no clipboard with multiple pages to fill out by hand.
FAQs
Vynca was designed to complement the current healthcare system for those with advanced chronic illness. Today, patients experience rushed and infrequent primary care, if available. No one seems to talk or coordinate with one another. There is very often no care ‘quarterback.’ This can cause more suffering and frustration.
At Vynca, our specialty is providing extra support alongside your doctors. We believe in addressing the body, mind, and social needs. We offer convenience and care tailored for you. We conduct visits in person, by phone, or by video. We use technology to tailor the right level of care to meet your evolving needs.
- Medicare Part B
- Partnership HealthCare Plan
- Regence/ Cambia
- Blue Shield of California
- Alameda Alliance for Health
- Contra Costa Health Plan
- Santa Clara Family Health Plan
- Health Net
- Imperial Health Plan
- MultiPlan
- Molina Healthcare
Contact us if your insurance isn’t here. We sign up new plans monthly.
No. We work with your doctors to support you in your ongoing healthcare. We are an extension of their practice and care.
No. You can keep your current providers. We help you with clinical, behavioral, and social issues between your doctor visits.
We help you with issues that arise between your clinical visits. We can also help you navigate the complex healthcare system. Please think of us as an extra layer of support. We aim to create more quality days at home for you and your loved ones.
- In-home or virtual visits with clinicians, social workers, or nurses
- 24/7 care team access with symptom or disease-based treatment
- Medication or other prescriptions as needed
- Social needs assessment and assistance with accessing resources
- Behavioral health and spiritual counseling
- Advance care planning
- Post-discharge visits
- Assistance with managing referrals and appointments
Please fill out a simple form with some details about you. We will check your health plan coverage and clinical eligibility and then help schedule your first visit.
We’ll check if you qualify for our program. Once this is a go, we’ll schedule your first visit with a member of our care team. We will ensure you have adequate access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer for virtual visits. We can provide smartphones or tablets and internet access for those who qualify.
You’ll need coverage with one of our participating health plans.
We review your medical records, understand your care, and learn more about your goals and preferences. We create a personalized care plan to meet your needs.
Yes. We talk with your doctors, share care information, and ensure we work together.
Our service is free for most individuals, depending on your health plan coverage. We can work with you to determine your specific financial responsibility.
Yes. A physician referral is not required. Although, we might need approval from your health plan based on your benefits and coverage. If this is the case, we will let you know.