Medical Supplies/Drugs and Biologicals
Medicare Benefit
Policy Manual (CMS Pub. 100-02) Ch. 9 §40.1.6
Drugs that are used primarily for relief of pain and symptom control related
to the beneficiary's terminal illness and included in the hospice written
plan of care are covered. Medicare payment of these drugs is made to the hospice
through the daily per diem. Appliances may include covered durable medical
equipment (DME) as described in 42 CFR 410.38 , as well as other self-help and personal comfort items related
to the palliation or management of the beneficiary's terminal illness.
Equipment is provided by the hospice for use in the beneficiary's home
while the beneficiary is under hospice care. Medical supplies include those
that are part of the written plan of care.
Reviewed: 12.08.21