Federal Policy
Home Health Providers Submit Comments on CY 2027 Rate Rule
Home health providers and advocates are submitting comments on CMS's proposed home health payment rule for calendar year 2027 as the comment period closes. Stakeholders have expressed support for the proposed rate increase while raising concerns about specific provisions. The rule would take effect January 1, 2027. For Medicaid managed care plans contracting with home health agencies, rate changes at the Medicare level often influence provider cost expectations and contracting leverage in Medicaid networks, particularly for dual-eligible populations and states with integrated care models.
Why it mattersMedicare rate changes influence home health provider cost structures and availability for Medicaid managed care networks, especially in states with integrated Medicare-Medicaid plans.