Learn What’s New for Fiscal Year 2024
Hospice Open Door Forum
On November 29, 2023, CMS hosted a Hospice Open Door Forum call. On that call, several questions were asked regarding the new requirements for marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors that became effective January 1, 2024. The "Hospice Open Door Forum Questions and Answers (PDF)" are offered as a resource to stakeholders.
CMS issued a FY 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update final rule to update hospice payments and the aggregate cap amount. See a summary of final provisions effective October 1, 2023.
Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model: Hospice Benefit Component
As of January 1, 2021, participating Medicare Advantage Organizations can include the Medicare hospice benefit in their Part A benefits package. Visit the Hospice Benefit Component webpage for more information.
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For questions about hospice payment policy, send your inquiry via email to: hospicepolicy@cms.hhs.gov.