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        <Form8038TFiled>false</Form8038TFiled>
        <RebateNotDueYet>false</RebateNotDueYet>
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        <GrossProceedsInvested>false</GrossProceedsInvested>
        <WrittenProcToMonitorReqs>true</WrittenProcToMonitorReqs>
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        <BondReferenceCd>A</BondReferenceCd>
        <ProcToUndertkCorrectiveAction>true</ProcToUndertkCorrectiveAction>
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        <ReturnReference>Schedule M, Part I</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OTHER: REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS OTHER: REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other=MISCELLANEOUS</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Number of contributions or items contributed.</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Schedule M, part I, column (b), Line other=CATERING &amp; BEVERAGES</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>(CONTINUED FROM PART II) OPTIO HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATES CARE AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS AND ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS DURING THE TIMES OF TRANSITION THROUGH AN INTEGRATED PERSONALIZED CARE PLAN AND 24-7 SUPPORT. THIS TYPE OF PALLIATIVE CARE IS AVAILABLE BEFORE A PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE CARE. PALLIATIVE CARE (1) RELIEVES PAIN AND OTHER SYMPTOMS, (2) INCREASES COMFORT FOR PATIENTS AND MAY INCLUDE CURATIVE MEASURES, AND (3) PROVIDES PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS AT HOME. 2,006 PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED PALLIATIVE CARE WITH A TOTAL OF 33,056 VISITS DURING 2012.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Review of form 990 by governing body</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FIRST DRAFT OF THE 990 FORM IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE CONTROLLER AND THE CFO. A REVISED DRAFT IS THEN REVIEWED IN DETAIL WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A FINAL COPY IS GIVEN TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Conflict of interest policy</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EVERY JANUARY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED IN THE JANUARY BOARD MEETING. THE BOARD AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY BUSINESS VENTURES, OWNERSHIP INTERESTS OR SERVICES THAT COULD CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE POLICY IS CLOSELY FOLLOWED ON ISSUES THAT ARISE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Process used to establish compensation of top management official</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EACH YEAR AN EXTENSIVE ANALYSIS OF COMPENSATION FOR KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS OCCURS. BENCHMARK DATA IS GATHERED BY THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES (INCLUDING HOSPICE, HEALTHCARE AND NON-PROFIT) AND PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS. THE COMPARATIVE DATA USED, DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>INTENTIONALLY MARKED "NO" AS PRESIDENT/CEO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN COMPENSATION DETERMINATION. EACH YEAR AN EXTENSIVE ANALYSIS OF COMPENSATION FOR KEY SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS OCCURS. BENCHMARK DATA IS GATHERED BY THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES (INCLUDING HOSPICE, HEALTHCARE AND NON-PROFIT) AND PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS. THE COMPARATIVE DATA USED, DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUEST FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT DESK AND CAN BE REQUESTED IN PERSON OR OVER THE PHONE.</Explanation>
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          <State>CO</State>
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          <BusinessNameLine1>HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER INC</BusinessNameLine1>
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