The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated hospice cost report to include the addition of Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) and Mental Health Counselors (MHC) as part of the interdisciplinary group. Specifically, CMS updated Line 36 – Counseling – Other. This cost center includes the cost of counseling services not already identified as spiritual, dietary, or bereavement counseling.

Effective for services on or after January 1, 2024, in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, §4121, also include the cost of marriage and family therapy services and mental health counseling services. Costs for non-reimbursable activities included in this cost center must be reclassified to the appropriate non-reimbursable cost center.