Description

The sun rises and sets on hospice eligibility.

It is foundational, because without eligible patients, an agency can’t exist. Do you know the ins and outs of eligibility verification, reimbursement, and documentation? This timely topic will address these questions, 2026 reimbursement changes, and best practices for Election Statements, Notices of Election, and Addendums.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Review the significance of appropriately identifying issues during eligibility verification
• Detail all eligibility requirements for admitting patients to hospice
• Distinguish the Election Statement and Addendum’s impact on reimbursement if noncompliance is identified under medical review
• Outline details of content of Notice of Election
• Review best practices to avoid issues with Late Notice of Election

WEBINAR DETAILS

This webinar will delve into the 2026 hospice rule which brought reimbursement changes that included a rate increase and will touch on the future of hospice reimbursement. New and experienced hospice billers periodically need a review of eligibility requirements and recent reimbursement and election clarifications. This session will examine eligibility verifications, Election Statement and Addendum, and Notice of Election requirements under recent regulatory updates. It will traverse the Late Notice of Election and the exceptions appeal process. A comprehensive review of all eligibility requirements, all aspects of dealing with election statement changes, and all things related to the Notice of Election will be included.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

• Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This informative session is best suited for the revenue cycle team, intake personnel, authorization staff, administrators, and field staff.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• Checklist of eligibility requirements and steps to ensure compliance
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
• Attendance certificate provided, however there are no pre-approved CEs associated with this webinar

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

Presented By

Melinda A. Gaboury

Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.