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Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act

USA119th CongressHR-1720| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
Carol D. Miller

Carol D. Miller

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act, aims to prolong certain telehealth provisions within the Medicare hospice program. It extends the current flexibility for telehealth encounters in hospice care from March 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027 . However, starting January 1, 2026, these telehealth flexibilities will not apply under specific circumstances, such as when an individual is located in an area subject to a hospice enrollment moratorium for at least six months, or if the hospice provider is under enhanced oversight. Furthermore, the bill requires that any hospice claim for a recertification encounter conducted via telehealth on or after January 1, 2026, must include specific modifiers or codes as determined by the Secretary. This ensures proper tracking and oversight of telehealth services in hospice care.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8278
Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8278
    Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act

USA119th CongressHR-1720| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This legislation, known as the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act, aims to prolong certain telehealth provisions within the Medicare hospice program. It extends the current flexibility for telehealth encounters in hospice care from March 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027 . However, starting January 1, 2026, these telehealth flexibilities will not apply under specific circumstances, such as when an individual is located in an area subject to a hospice enrollment moratorium for at least six months, or if the hospice provider is under enhanced oversight. Furthermore, the bill requires that any hospice claim for a recertification encounter conducted via telehealth on or after January 1, 2026, must include specific modifiers or codes as determined by the Secretary. This ensures proper tracking and oversight of telehealth services in hospice care.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8278
Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8278
    Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Carol D. Miller

Carol D. Miller

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicare