Medicare Payment Rules
IHA provides summaries and context on annual proposed and final changes to Medicare payment policies. See Medicare Advocacy for IHA comment letters on proposed rules.
FY 2027 Medicare IPPS Top 10 List
IHA created a fact sheet outlining ten policies in the FY 2027 Medicare IPPS final rule of which IHA members should be aware.
FY 2027 Medicare IPF final rule brief
On July 29, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) final rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare IRF final rule brief
On July 30, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) final rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare LTCH final rule brief
On July 31, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Long-Term Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) final rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare SNF final rule brief
On July 29, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) final rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare IPPS final rule brief
On July 31, CMS posted the federal year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule effective Oct. 1, 2027 through Sept 30, 2028.
CY 2027 Medicare HH PPS proposed rule brief
On July 1, CMS posted the calendar year 2027 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) proposed rule effective Jan. 1, 2027 through Dec. 31, 2027.
CY 2027 Medicare OPPS proposed rule brief
On July 2, CMS posted the calendar year 2027 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule effective Jan. 1, 2027 through Dec. 31, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare LTCH proposed rule brief
On April 10, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Long-Term Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) proposed rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare IPPS proposed rule brief
On April 10, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare SNF proposed rule brief
On April 2, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility (IPF) proposed rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare IRF proposed rule brief
On April 2, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) proposed rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
FY 2027 Medicare IPF proposed rule brief
On April 3, CMS posted the fiscal year 2027 Medicare Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) proposed rule effective Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.
CY 2026 Medicare OPPS final rule brief
On Nov. 21, CMS posted the calendar year 2026 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule effective Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026.
CY 2026 Medicare HH final rule brief
On Nov. 28, CMS posted the calendar year 2026 Medicare Home Health (HH) final rule effective Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026.
CY 2026 Medicare OPPS Top 10 List
This Top 10 List outlines ten policies finalized in the CY 2026 OPPS rule that we want IHA members to be aware of and understand.
CY 2026 Medicare PFS Final Rule Memo
On Oct. 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Physician Fee Schedule final rule.
CY 2026 Medicare OPPS proposed rule brief
On July 15, CMS posted the calendar year 2026 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule effective Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026.
CY 2026 Medicare HH proposed rule brief
On June 30, CMS posted the calendar year 2026 Medicare Home Health (HH) Prospective Payment System proposed rule effective Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026.