CMS Directs MAC Outreach to Hospices in MA VBID Demonstration Model Areas

Beginning on January 1, 2021, through the VBID Model, participating Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) can voluntarily participate in the Hospice Benefit Component of the Model, according to a November 13 transmittal (10458/CR 12045) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  During CY2021, nine plans will test coverage of Hospice as part of their…