As of 10/22/2026, we've made some changes to our Non Covered Items Documentation & Corresponding Dashboard.
The new CMS regulations state that:
- For hospice elections beginning on or after October 1, 2026, the hospice must provide the individual (or representative) an election statement addendum, in writing, as set forth in paragraph (c) of this section, at the time of the hospice election (that is, within the first 5 days of the effective date of the hospice election). The hospice must also file this information with the election statement, as set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, to be available for the individual (or representative), non-hospice providers, and Medicare contractors.
- If there are any changes to the plan of care during the course of hospice care that impact the addendum determinations, the hospice must update the addendum, within 3 days, with the contents described in paragraph (c) of this section, and provide these updates, in writing, to the individual (or representative), as well as update the addendum on file in order to communicate these changes to the individual (or representative), non-hospice providers, and Medicare contractors.
We have updated the design of the dashboard to follow this guidance.
Reference:
42 CFR § 418.24 — Election of hospice care
Help Guide:
Non Covered Items, Drugs & Treatments Guide