Hospice: Definitions

01. Benefit Period. Period beginning the first day of the month a participant elects hospice and ending the last day of the 11th successive calendar month. (7-1-26) 02. Election Period. One (1) of eight (8) periods within a benefit period that a participant may elect to receive hospice care. Each period consists of any calendar month, or portion thereof, chosen within a benefit period. (7-1-26) 03. Hospice Agency. Public agency or private organization that primarily provides care to terminally ill participants and meets the Medicare conditions for certification. (7-1-26)