(1) An individual or representative may change once in each election period the designation of the particular hospice from which hospice care will be received. The department will follow medicare guidelines in administering this provision.

(2) The department hereby adopts and incorporates by reference 42 CFR 418.30, as amended through October 1, 1988, which sets forth the medicare requirements that must be met when another hospice is chosen in an election period. Copies of 42 CFR 418.30, as amended through October 1, 1988, are available from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Health Policy and Services Division, 1400 Broadway, P.O. Box 202951, Helena, MT 59620-2951.