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CMS Transmittal R13976CP: Update to Hospice Payment Rates, Hospice Cap, Hospice Wage Index and Hospice Pricer for Fiscal…

Policy ID: CMS-T-R13976CPSpecialty: HospiceAdded: 9/30/2026Effective: October 5, 2026fee schedule
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What changed

Hospice payment rates, cap & wage index updated for FY2027.

Who’s affected: Hospice billing teams · Effective: October 5, 2026

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