Election Where Beneficiary Is Incapacitated

30.5 - Election Where Beneficiary Is Incapacitated (Rev. 1, 10-01-03) A3-3106.2.E, HO-219.2.E If a beneficiary is physically or mentally unable to file an election not to use reserve days, certain other individuals may file the election on the beneficiary's behalf: 1. If the charges will be paid by other hospital insurance or if some other person agrees to pay the hospital for the services, an election not to use reserve days may be filed by any of the individuals who may sign a Request for Payment on behalf of the beneficiary (e.g., relative, legal guardian). 2. If an incapacitated beneficiary does not have other hospital insurance, and no other person agrees to pay the hospital for the services, only the beneficiary’s legal representative may file an election on the beneficiary's behalf.