June 10, 2022 Hospice Services – Emergency Services and Inpatient Care LAC 50:XV.3503 and 4309

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Amends the provisions governing hospice services in order to: 1) temporarily waive the provision requiring daily visits by the hospice provider to all clients under the age of 21 and allow telemedicine visits as an alternative in the event of a federal or state declared emergency or disaster; and 2) clarify that the five-day limit for inpatient care is applied to respite care only.

Contact Information:  Patrick Gillies, Bureau of Health Services Financing, P.O. Box 91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9030

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RELATED ITEMS

• Emergency Rule: N/A
• Notice of Intent: Prior to Proposed Rule: April 2022 LAC
• Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
• Notice of Intent: June 20, 2022 (Louisiana Register)