Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospice Care
personnel · US Department of Defense · Rule · Published 1995-02-01 · Effective 1995-06-01 · 60 FR 6013
Document
Document number
95-2194
Federal Register citation
60 FR 6013
CFR reference
32 CFR 199
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
personnel
Sub-agency
US Department of Defense
Publication date
1995-02-01
Effective date
1995-06-01
DOD docket
DoD 6010.8-R
Abstract
This final rule revises DoD 6010.8-R which implements the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services. The rule establishes a hospice benefit for the terminally ill that offers an alternative to traditional therapeutic treatment which may no longer be appropriate or desirable. Hospice care is palliative rather than curative, generally emphasizing home care rather than institutional care, and treating the social, psychological, spiritual, and physical needs of the entire family.