Fiscal Year 2020 Hospice Payment Rate Update Final Rule
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule (CMS-1714-F) that demonstrates continued commitment to strengthening Medicare by better aligning the hospice payment rates with the costs of providing care and increasing transparency so patients can make more informed choices.
Newsroom Fact SheetFiscal Year 2020 Hospice Payment Rate Update Proposed Rule (CMS-1714-P)
On April 19 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (CMS-1714-P) that demonstrates continued commitment to strengthening Medicare by better aligning the hospice payment rates with the costs of providing care and increasing transparency so patients can make more informed choices.
Newsroom Fact SheetCMS finalizes updates to the wage index and payment rates for the Medicare Hospice Benefit for FY 2019
On August 1, CMS issued a final rule (CMS-1692-F) that updates fiscal year (FY) 2019 Medicare payment rates and the wage index for hospices serving Medicare beneficiaries.
Newsroom Fact SheetCMS finalizes updates to the wage index and payment rates for the Medicare Hospice Benefit and hospice quality reporting requirements for FY 2018
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Final Fiscal Year 2017 Payment and Policy Changes for the Medicare Hospice Benefit (CMS-1652-F)
On July 29, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule outlining fiscal year (FY) 2017 Medicare payment rates and wage index and the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (QRP) for hospices serving Medicare beneficiaries.
Newsroom Fact SheetCMS Proposes Updates to the Wage Index and Payment Rates for the Medicare Hospice Benefit
On April 21, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (CMS-1652-P) that would update fiscal year (FY) 2017 Medicare payment rates and the wage index for hospices serving Medicare beneficiaries.
Newsroom Fact SheetMedicare Care Choices Model awards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is conducting the Medicare Care Choices Model (MCCM) to provide beneficiaries, and their caregivers and providers, with greater flexibility when facing a life-limiting illness. MCCM provides Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for the Medicare hospice benefit, (and dually eligible beneficiaries who may qualify for the Medicaid hospice benefit in their state), the option to receive supportive care services typically furnished under the Medicare hospice benefit, while continuing to receive care from other Medicare providers for their terminal condition.
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