2026 PROPOSED RULES SKILLED NURSING
An Analysis and Commentary on Federal Health Care Issues by Larry Goldberg
Proposed FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Update Issued
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued a proposed rule to update the Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility prospective payment system (SNF) for FY 2026.
The 105-page document is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on April 30. A display copy is currently available at:
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-06348.pdf.
The proposal provides for a 60-day comment period ending June 10.