Hospice Insights: The Law and Beyond

No Delay for Hospices: October 1st Brings New Election and Addendum Requirements

Episode Summary

The hospice industry expressed collective disappointment when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services declined additional time for implementing new election statement and addendum requirements. On October 1, 2020, hospices will need updated forms, processes and training to address new payment conditions.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Husch Blackwell's Hospice Insights podcast, Meg Pekarske and Andrew Brenton review the new rule’s key takeaways and flexibilities, and discuss navigating compliance. 

Additional resources:

• FY 2021 Hospice Wage Index Final Rule
• FY 2021 Hospice Wage Index Rule:  What We Wanted vs. What We Got 
• CMS Model Election Statement Example
• CMS Model Election Addendum Example
• Medicare Hospice Regulatory Conditions of Payment