806 KAR 17:490. Hospice benefit requirements

Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Health benefit plan" is defined in KRS 304.17A-005(22). (2) "Health savings account" is defined in 26 U.S.C. 223(d). (3) "High deductible health plan" means a health benefit plan that qualifies as a high deductible health plan as defined in 26 U.S.C. 223(c)(2). (4) "Hospice" means an entity defined in 42 C.F.R. 418.3 and approved by Medicare or licensed pursuant to KRS Chapter 216B. (5) "Hospice benefit" means services described in 42 C.F.R. Part 418, Subpart F if provided by a hospice. Section 2. Application of Deductible to a Hospice Benefit. A hospice benefit provided for a person covered under a high deductible health plan with a health savings account shall be subject to deductible amounts as established in the health benefit plan.