for individuals who are terminally ill, have not made an election under subsection (d)(1), and have not previously received services under this paragraph, services that are furnished by a physician (as defined in section 1395x(r)(1) of this title ) who is either the medical director or an employee of a hospice program and that—
(A) consist of— (i) an evaluation of the individual’s need for pain and symptom management, including the individual’s need for hospice care; and (ii) counseling the individual with respect to hospice care and other care options; and
(B) may include advising the individual regarding advanced care planning.
(A)#
consist of—
(i) an evaluation of the individual’s need for pain and symptom management, including the individual’s need for hospice care; and
(ii) counseling the individual with respect to hospice care and other care options; and
(A)(i)#
an evaluation of the individual’s need for pain and symptom management, including the individual’s need for hospice care; and
(A)(ii)#
counseling the individual with respect to hospice care and other care options; and
(B)#
may include advising the individual regarding advanced care planning.