HINN 12 is given to inform beneficiaries about potential financial liability for non-covered continued stay and is given along with which notices?

• A. The Detailed Notice of Discharge
• B. The Hospital Discharge Appeal Notices
• C. The Notice of Hospital Required Review
• D. The Important Message from Medicare

Answer: (B)

When a hospital stay might involve liability for non-covered days, the patient needs both the financial information and the right to challenge the decision. HINN 12 serves to inform the beneficiary about potential financial liability for non-covered continued stay, and it is paired with the Hospital Discharge Appeal Notice to convey the appeal rights and how to initiate an appeal. This pairing ensures the patient understands not only the potential cost but also the steps they can take if they disagree with the discharge decision. The other notices serve different purposes or contexts and do not specifically provide the required appeal-right information together with the non-coverage notice.