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Sec. 21417. An individual shall not be admitted to or retained for care by a hospice or a hospice residence unless the individual is suffering from a disease or condition with a terminal prognosis. An individual shall be considered to have a disease or condition with a terminal prognosis if, in the opinion of a physician, the individual's death is anticipated within 6 months after the date of admission to the hospice or hospice residence.If a person lives beyond a 6-month or less prognosis, the person is not disqualified from receiving continued hospice care.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.21417 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-21417/
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