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Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) & Conditions of Participations (CoPs)

Hospice

Publication date:

    Existing CoPs-1983

    Proposed CoPs- May 27, 2005

Effective date: 

    Existing CoPs- 1983

    Proposed CoPs- Not effective

CFR section numbers:  

    Existing CoPs- 42 CFR 418.3, 418.50-100

    Proposed CoPs- 42 CFR 418.3, 418.52-116

CFR section descriptions:

Existing CoPs- 418.3 Definitions, 418.50-100

General Provisions and Administration, Core Services and Other Services

Proposed CoPs- 418.2 Definitions, 418.52-116 Patient Care and Organizational Environment

Brief description of document(s):

The existing CoPs are the rules that hospices must meet at this time. They address the manner in which hospices should provide care to their patients.

The proposed CoPs are the rules that we may requires hospices to meet in the future. They are a chance for us to discuss our ideas and get feedback from the public.

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Related Links Inside CMS
Hospice Center

Survey & Certification - Guidance To Laws & Regulations: Hospice

Cost Reports: Hospice

May 2005 Proposed Rule
Related Links Outside CMSExternal Linking Policy
CFR 418.50-100

Section 1861 (dd) of the Social Security Act

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