Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (CMS-1829-P) (Display)
Summary
The federal government is proposing new rules for how it pays rehabilitation hospitals and facilities that help patients recover from serious injuries or illnesses. This affects the costs of care, insurance coverage, and which facilities can accept Medicare patients starting in October 2025.
Key Points
- 1CMS (Medicare) is changing how much money it will pay rehabilitation facilities for patient care in fiscal year 2026
- 2These rules apply to inpatient rehabilitation facilities where patients stay overnight while recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and similar conditions
- 3The proposed changes could affect hospital budgets, staffing levels, and patient access to rehabilitation services across the country
- 4Congress and the public have until May 1, 2025 to submit comments on the proposal before CMS makes a final decision
- 5The new payment rates would take effect October 1, 2025, so facilities need to plan their budgets accordingly
Impact Assessment
If you are a rehabilitation hospital or facility, this means your Medicare reimbursement rates will change starting October 2025, affecting your operating costs and service capacity.
National
Significant
Key Dates
April 11, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Medicare Program: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program; Correction
Medicare Program: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program
Medicare Program: Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 and Updates to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program
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