Important Note

As directed by CMS, HHSC is currently not conducting initial Medicare certification surveys unless CMS agrees that a verifiable access-to-care issue exists.

It is not known when CMS will direct HHSC to resume initial certification surveys.

Agencies may pursue Medicare certification through the services of accrediting agencies, as discussed in earlier modules of this training.

HHSC continues to conduct all other hospice surveys, including complaint surveys, to ensure continuous compliance.

See Provider Letter (PL) #15-09 for more information.