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Submit Comments by May 30 – FY 2024 Hospice Proposed Rule
CMS issued a FY 2024 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule update Medicare hospice payments, wage index, quality reporting programs, and policies. See a summary of proposed provisions. We encourage you to review the rule and submit formal comments by May 30, 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.
Contact Us
For questions about hospice payment policy, send your inquiry via email to: hospicepolicy@cms.hhs.gov.
Important Links
Beneficiary Notices Initiative
Coverage
- Hospice Coverage
- Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Chapter 9 - Coverage of Hospice Services Under Hospital Insurance (PDF)
- Medicare Claims Processing Manual - Chapter 11 - Processing Hospice Claims (PDF)
Participation & Certification
Quality Reporting
Educational Resources
General Provider Information
Hospice Innovation Models
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