Hospice Eligibility Period. The hospice eligibility period begins on the first date hospice care services are rendered and terminates one hundred eighty (180) days later or upon the death of the terminally ill Member, if sooner. If the Member requires an extension of the eligibility period, the Member or the Member’s representative must notify CareFirst BlueChoice in advance to request an extension of SAMPLE benefits. CareFirst BlueChoice reserves the right to extend the eligibility period on an individual case basis if CareFirst BlueChoice determines that the Member’s prognosis and continued need for services are consistent with a program of hospice care services.
Hospice Eligibility Period. The hospice eligibility period begins on the first date hospice care services are rendered and terminates one hundred eighty (180) days later or upon the death of the terminally ill Member, if sooner. If the Member requires an extension of the eligibility period, the Member or the Member’s representative must notify CareFirst in advance to request an extension of benefits. SAMPLE CareFirst reserves the right to extend the eligibility period on an individual case basis if CareFirst determines that the Member’s prognosis and continued need for services are consistent with a program of hospice care services.
Hospice Eligibility Period. The period of time that begins on the first date hospice services are rendered and will terminate one hundred eighty (180) days later or upon the death of the terminally ill Member, whichever occurs first. Any extension of the Hospice Eligibility Period must be authorized or approved by CareFirst BlueChoice. If CareFirst BlueChoice determines, based on grounds of Medical Necessity, that the benefit eligibility period should be extended, eligibility will be continued for up to thirty (30) additional days of outpatient services or fourteen (14) additional days of inpatient care. SECTION 6
