# Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); Hospice Care
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 1995-02-01 · Effective 1995-06-01 · 60 FR 6013
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-2194
- **Category:** personnel
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 6013
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 199
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/02/01/95-2194/civilian-health-and-medical-program-of-the-uniformed-services-champus-hospice-care)
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