SNF Proposed Payment and Policy Changes for FY 2021

On April 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule [CMS-1737-P] for FY 2021 that updates the Medicare payment rates and the quality programs for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). This proposed rule is part of the agency’s continuing efforts to strengthen the Medicare program by better aligning payment rates for these facilities with the costs of providing care and increasing transparency so that patients are able to make informed choices. 

For more information:

• Fact Sheet
• Proposed Rule: Submit comments by June 9