12/02/2025
CMS’s CY 2026 Home Health Final Rule is finally here—and the numbers tell a clear story for agencies heading into next year:
• 1.3% decrease in home health payments ($220 million)
• -1.023% final PDGM adjustment
• -3.0 temporary adjustment
Beyond the financial impact, the rule brings changes across PDGM, LUPA thresholds, QRP requirements, HHVBP measures, and compliance oversight—adding pressure to an already strained home health ecosystem.
Our latest blog breaks down what these updates mean and how Maxwell TEC helps agencies stay compliant, financially stable, and patient-focused through the shifts: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02jM7p0