Medicare Program; FY 2020 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements -

• CMS made the addendum mandatory for all those electing hospice and not just those who request the addendum.

• This change ensures that all beneficiaries have greater transparency into non-covered items, services, or drugs to make care decisions that align with their treatment preferences and goals, potentially leading to a decrease in beneficiary out-of-pocket costs.