On November 2, 2023, the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee schedule final rule was published.  This rule includes provisions for hospice. Beginning January 1, 2024, hospice agencies will have the option of utilizing a social worker, a marriage and family therapist, or a mental health counselor for counseling services provided to hospice patients as both the MFT and MHC can now be part of the hospice interdisciplinary team.  Medicare definitions for the qualifications a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Mental Health Counselor can be found in the CAA of 2023.  CMS is currently working on a resource document to address provider questions.