(July 10, 2026) – CMS Issues CY 2027 Proposed Medicare HH PPS and DME Payment And Policy Updates
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System and Durable Medical Equipment proposed payment updates for calendar year 2027. CMS estimates that total Medicare payments to home health agencies in CY 2027 will increase in the aggregate by 2.4 percent or $420 million.
CMS also is proposing changes to the provider enrollment system, the HH Quality Reporting Program, expansion to the HH value-based purchasing program and changes to the durable medical equipment program. Comments about the proposed rule will be due by 4:00 pm, Monday, Aug. 31.
CMS Launches Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced new guidance that allows eligible Medicare beneficiaries to obtain GLP-1 medications for $50 per month. The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program will remain available through Dec. 31, 2027.