In a message dated 2/12/2004 1:08:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Cathy Bruce" <[EMAIL
PROTECTED]> writes:
>In the state of Michigan effective March of 2003 a physician can certify for
>hospice care coverage for unlimited number of 60 day election periods. Each
>election period requires that the physician certify a terminal illness. We
>have had residents on hospice for close to a year.
>
>
Try 3 and a half years, with Hospice planning to continue!
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