LeadingAge has released a summary of the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Proposed Rule, published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026.
The proposed rule outlines CMS’s initial direction for hospice payment updates, wage index changes, and quality reporting requirements for FY 2027.
Why it matters:
This is CMS’s first look at hospice payment and quality policy changes for FY 2027. Proposed rules often signal broader priorities, including reimbursement trends, quality expectations, and program integrity focus areas that may impact operations, compliance, and financial planning.
What to do:
Review the proposed rule details
Start identifying potential operational or financial impacts for your organization.
Watch for opportunities to provide input before the comment deadline.