June 11, 2025

FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Rule

June 11, 2025

LeadingAge Submits Comments on FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule

On June 10, LeadingAge submitted comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Hospice Wage Index. Calling the proposed 2.4% rate increase insufficient to cover the needs of current hospice providers,  we urge the agency to take action by conducting an audit of cost reports to improve and optimize accuracy of the payment. Read more here.

 

May 21, 2025

Tip Sheet: Submitting Comments on FY26 Hospice Proposed Rule

To guide members in submitting comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Hospice Wage Index proposed rule, LeadingAge has created a tip sheet with resources and links. Access this resource here.

April 15, 2025

Summary: FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule

April 11, 2025

2.4 Percent Payment Update in FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule

On April 11, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the FY2026 Hospice Wage Index Proposed Rule. Read more here.