4 Sep 2025
💰Medicare Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update Correction
Medicare Program; FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements; Correction
Summary
This document corrects typographical errors in the final rule that appeared in the August 5, 2025 Federal Register titled "Medicare Program; FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements" (hereinafter referred to as the "FY 2026 Hospice final rule"). The effective date of the FY 2026 Hospice final rule is October 1, 2025.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Business Impact
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The content involves compliance with updated Medicare hospice payment rates and reporting requirements, which directly impacts business operations for hospice providers under the Medicare program. Accurate implementation of payment methodologies is crucial for financial health and operational compliance.