Hospice - JE Part A

Information is found in CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-08, Medicare Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 10, Section 10.2.1.7 and the CMS IOM, Publication 100-07, State Operations Manual, Chapter 2. Initial applications are out of Jurisdiction Specialty and will not be handled by Noridian

• Noridian will process change, revalidation and termination applications for provider-based hospice providers that are currently enrolled with Noridian
• If an initial enrollment is sent to Noridian, the application will be closed and a return letter with the address of where to submit the application will be sent
• Hospice is a type of care and a philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill or seriously ill patient's symptom.
  • These symptoms can be physical, emotional, or psychosocial in nature.
• Hospice care focuses on bringing comfort, self-respect, and tranquility to people in the final years of life.
• The services may be furnished in a place of residence used as the patient's home, or in a center/facility. The Hospice Nurse and Doctor are often on-call 24 hours a day for support