IN · guidance
Ind. IHCP Hospice Services Provider Reference Module, Section 4, Short Absences for Hospice Patients
Short Absences for Hospice Patients
To address short absences from the hospice program, the CMS allows hospices to contract with other hospices,
both within the state and across state lines. The subcontracted hospice is required to implement the hospice
plan of care developed by the contracting hospice, and the contracting hospice retains the professional
management of the patient’s care. The contract must follow the minimum criteria in 42 CFR 418.100(e).
The in-state hospice provider has two options in handling short absences; the paperwork requirements are
listed under each option.
Note: For managed care hospice members, specific procedures may vary; contact the
member’s managed care entity for details.
Provenance
- Source
- www.in.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-01
- Edition
- ihcp-hospice-2025-08-27
- Content hash
827440a1bf6f2829fdbac328810860b71c0ebe769a8ddc2f40c601b5ec4aaecb
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