If the hospice is providing care currently and you want to change providers because you are dissatisfied with care, this is allowed once every other benefit period. To do this, first check to make sure that the patient's insurance is accepted by the new hospice provider. Paperwork that documents the transfer from one provider to another must specify the provider, the date the new provider will begin care, and date the transfer occurs. Both the previous hospice and the new hospice will be familiar with paperwork requirements.
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