US CMS Newsroom · July 31, 2026

FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1849-F)

CMS issued final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient and long-term care hospital services for fiscal year 2027.

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Fact Sheets Jul 31, 2026 FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1849-F) FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1849-F) On July 31, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient and long-term Read more about FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1849-F)

Dates and deadlines

Applies from

2026-10-01

Regulatory Deadline

July 31, 2026

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