CMS Announces CY 2026 ESRD Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule

CMS Announces CY 2026 ESRD Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule

 

June 30, 2025 

The Calendar Year (CY) 2026 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule was displayed on June 30, 2025. Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a proposed rule to update the Medicare payment policies and rates under the PPS for renal dialysis services furnished to beneficiaries on or after January 1 of the following year. This rule proposes updates to the ESRD Quality Incentive Program (QIP) requirements.

For additional information use the following links:

Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/calendar-year-cy-2026-end-stage-renal-disease-esrd-prospective-payment-system-proposed-rule-cms-1830

Federal Register: The proposed rule is displayed on the Office of the Federal Register website. Further information about the ESRD QIP is available on the CMS.gov website.