Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Final Rule (CMS-1835-F)On August 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule (CMS-1835-F) that updates Medicare hospice payment rates and the aggregate cap amount for fiscal year (FY) 2026 in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements. This fact sheet outlines the key provisions of the final rule.

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