### Question
How is the "hospice care" defined?


### Answer
The term **hospice care** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1077* as follows -

> the items and services described in section 1861(dd) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(dd))

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1077*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

