May be covered where the need is finite and predictable Covered, as specified in Hospice Plan of Care, during a period of medical crisis Services to Nursing Facility Residents Not covered Covered if patient is hospice-eligible and facility and hospice have written agreement. The beneficiary must be recertified as terminally ill at the beginning of each benefit period. There are additional services that can be provided in the home but that are not included in the home health benefit. Patient is homebound.
Care is authorized by physician.
Patient elects hospice benefit. Hospice program is Medicare certified.