Weekly Medicaid Update

Apr 13, 2022 | Medicaid

The brief highlights recent Medicaid policy developments in key states over the past week, including, but not limited to: FL: Governor signs bill to change nursing home minimum staffing ratios MD: Bill mandating Medicaid adult dental coverage passed in the legislature NY: Governor Hochul signs FY 2023 state budget PA: State extended Medicaid postpartum coverage to up to 1 year after birth Click to read more.

CY23 Final Rule For MA Plans

Apr 12, 2022 | Medicare Advantage, Payers

CMS Finalized 8.5% MA Plan Payment Increase for CY 2023: MA plans will see an above-average increase in payments from Medicare, driven by a lower normalization reduction and higher plan coding and rebasing increases. Click to read more.

CMS Releases FY23 Proposed Hospice Rule

Apr 12, 2022 | Hospice

CMS Proposes +2.7% Hospice Payment Update for FY 2023: Hospices would receive +2.7% payment increase from Medicare for FY23 and have a permanent 5% floor on wage index decreases. Click to read more.

CMS Releases FY23 Proposed IRF Rule

Apr 12, 2022 | Inpatient Rehab (IRF), Post-Acute Care

CMS Proposes +2.8% Rate Update For IRFs For FY 2023: CMS has proposed Medicare policy updates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) in fiscal year 2023. The rule proposes a +2.8% update and to establish a permanent 5% cap in IRF payments related to changes in wage index. Click to read more.

CMS Releases FY23 Proposed IPF Rule

Apr 12, 2022 | Behavioral, Inpatient Psych

CMS Proposes +2.7% Rate Update For IPFs For FY 2023: CMS has proposed Medicare policy updates for inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) in fiscal year 2023. The rule proposes a +2.7% update and to establish a permanent 5% cap in IPF payments related to changes in wage index. Click to read more.