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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.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Published Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Source published Sep 14, 2026

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

Primary Source
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Home Health PPS Regulations and Notices
CMS-1844-P
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  • Analysis Source
    Federal Register
    Federal Register — CMS-1844-P
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