The CMS Online Manual System is used by CMS program components, partners, contractors, and State Survey Agencies to administer CMS programs.  It offers day-to-day operating instructions, policies, and procedures based on statutes and regulations, guidelines, models, and directives.  

• CMS Internet-Only Manuals (IOM)
• Medicare Benefit Policy Manual - Chapter 9 -  Coverage of Hospice Services Under Hospital Insurance
• Claims Processing Manual - Chapter 11 – Processing Hospice Claims Medicare Claims Processing Manual - Chapter 30 - Financial Liability Protections Medicare Claims Processing Manual - Chapter 4 - Part B Hospital (Including Inpatient Hospital Part B and OPPS)
• State Medicaid Manual (See Section 4305 – Hospice Services)
• State Operations Manual (SOM)