The proposed cut to Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) payment rates included in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Home Health Payment System Rate Update is deep: 9%. And, when combined with the 8.8% payment reductions the agency has imposed since CY2023, will be significant to all providers of home health care—but nonprofit providers are particularly at risk. Take action by explaining to policymakers the impact of the proposed payment reduction. Our detailed how-to guide, below, will help you write impactful comments.