Hospices: Initial Implementation of the Mandatory Election Statement Addendum

To help hospices adjust to the new requirement, from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, while hospices are required to furnish the addendum to every electing beneficiary, CMS will exercise enforcement discretion during this three-month window. 

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