CMS Proposes CY 2027 Home Health PPS Rule (CMS-1844-P)
The proposed rule covers home health payment, PDGM-related calculations, HH QRP, HHVBP, and related policies for calendar year 2027.
Key Facts
- Rule / document number
- CMS-1844-P
- CFR references
- 42 CFR 484
- Affected providers
- Home Health
- Deadline
- Nov 12, 2026 (46d)
Linked deadline
CY 2027 Home Health PPS Proposed Rule comment period closes — Nov 12, 2026
CMS issued the CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule, designated CMS-1844-P.
The rule proposes updates to home health payment rates and case-mix methodology, along with changes tied to PDGM calculations.
Separate proposals affect the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP) and the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model.
Providers should review the proposed rule's comment window and prepare formal comments before the closing date.
Sources & References
- Analysis SourceOpenFederal RegisterFederal Register — CMS-1844-P
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