(1) For purposes of this subchapter, the department adopts and incorporates by reference the following sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that are in effect as of October 1, 2022: 

(a)  42 CFR 418.3, which sets forth definitions of terms.

(b)  42 CFR 418.20 through 418.30, which set forth Medicare hospice care eligibility, election, and duration of benefits.

(c)  42 CFR 418.52 through 418.116, which set forth Medicare conditions of participation for hospice programs.

(d)  42 CFR 418.200 through 418.205, which set forth Medicare coverage of hospice services.

(e)  42 CFR 418.301 through 418.312, which set forth Medicare hospice care payment procedures.

(2)  Copies of these sections of the CFR may be obtained from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Senior & Long Term Care Division, 1100 N. Last Chance Gulch, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, MT 59604-4210 or by visiting https://www.ecfr.gov/.