Certified Hospice and Palliative Assistant (CHPNA) Practice Test

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What are the Medicare hospice benefit periods?

30-, 60-, and unlimited 90-day periods
90-, 90-, and unlimited 60-day periods
60-day periods only
Unlimited periods with annual renewals

The correct answer is: 90-, 90-, and unlimited 60-day periods

The Medicare hospice benefit offers a structured way to provide care for patients with terminal conditions, typically organized into specific benefit periods. The correct choice outlines the benefit periods as 90-day, 90-day, and then an unlimited number of 60-day periods. Initially, a patient is entitled to two consecutive 90-day benefit periods. This means that for the first 180 days, they've guaranteed access to hospice care, allowing time for thoughtful management of their conditions and support for their families. After these two initial periods, if the patient continues to be eligible for hospice care, they can enter an unlimited number of 60-day periods. This flexibility allows for ongoing hospice care as needed, through physician re-evaluation of the patient's terminal illness and continued need for the specialized services provided by hospice. This structure promotes both immediate and long-term planning in the face of terminal illness, ensuring that patients have consistent access to necessary care while also allowing for reassessment and extended support as circumstances change.