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Your Home Health Change of Care Notice, Explained

CMS-10280Federal noticeChecked against an official source

Also called: HHCCN, Home Health Change of Care Notice

Last reviewed 2026-07-08

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What this notice usually means

An HHCCN tells you about one change in your home care. Your home health agency gives it when reducing or ending one service. It is not the same as ending all of your home health care.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Read which service is changing

    Your HHCCN names the specific item or service being reduced or ended, and the reason given.

  2. 2

    Ask how this affects your overall care plan

    Ask your home health agency whether other services in your plan of care continue as before.

  3. 3

    Keep a copy of the notice

    Keep your copy of the HHCCN, since it matters later if you have questions about your care or coverage.

  4. 4

    Call your agency or Medicare with questions

    Ask your home health agency to explain the notice, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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Last reviewed 2026-07-08

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