1. (1) An eligible individual may elect to receive hospice care during one or more of the following election periods:

   1. (a) An initial 90-day period;
   2. (b) A subsequent 90-day period;
   3. (c) An unlimited number of subsequent 60-day periods.

2. (2) An election to receive hospice care will be considered to continue through the initial election period and through the subsequent election periods without a break in care as long as the individual:

   1. (a) Remains in the care of a hospice; and
   2. (b) Does not revoke the election under the provisions of OAR 410-142-0160.

3. (3) For the duration of an election of hospice care, an individual waives all rights to the Division of Medical Assistance Programs (Division) payments for the following services:

   1. (a) Hospice care provided by a hospice other than the hospice designated by the individual, unless provided under arrangements made by the designated hospice;
   2. (b) Any covered services related to the treatment of the terminal condition for which hospice care was elected or a related condition, or services equivalent to hospice care.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 413.042

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 414.065

History

HR 28-1997, f. 12-31-97, cert. ef. 1-1-98
HR 9-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-94