Hospices: FY 2025 Proposed Rule – Submit Comments by May 28
CMS issued the FY 2025 Hospice Payment Rate Update proposed rule to propose updates for Hospice:
- Wage index and payment rate
- Conditions of participation
- Quality Reporting Program
See a summary of proposed provisions. Comments are due by May 28, 2024; see the proposed rule for details on how to submit them.
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.
