--- title: CMS 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Proposed Rule description: CMS releases CMS 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Proposed Rule. image: https://public.govdataservices.com/hubfs/Office%20workplace%20with%20laptop%20and%20smart%20phone%20on%20wood%20table%20and%20london%20city%20blurred%20background.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://public.govdataservices.com/the-scoop/cms-2027-inpatient-rehabilitation-facility-irf-proposed-rule#main-content) Close - [Services](https://public.govdataservices.com/services-page) - [Medicare DSH](https://public.govdataservices.com/medicare-dsh) - [SSI Realignment](https://govdataservices-21378692.hs-sites.com/medicare-dsh#SSI) - [340B MA Underpayments](https://public.govdataservices.com/340b-medicare-advantage-underpayments) - [Medicare Bad Debt](https://public.govdataservices.com/medicare-bad-debt) - [Worksheet S-10 Uncompensated Care](https://public.govdataservices.com/s-10) - [Transfer DRG](https://public.govdataservices.com/transfer-drg) - [Medicare ID & Shadow Billing](https://public.govdataservices.com/medicare-id-shadow-billing) - [MBI ID Finder](https://public.govdataservices.com/mbi-id-finder) - [MIDaS Insurance ID](https://public.govdataservices.com/midas-insurance-id) - [Annual Wellness Visit](https://public.govdataservices.com/annual-wellness-visit) - [Eligibility & Other Services](https://public.govdataservices.com/eligibility-and-other) - [Bundle & Save](https://public.govdataservices.com/bundle-and-save) - [Demo](https://public.govdataservices.com/demo-diagnostics-review) - Resources - [Links](https://public.govdataservices.com/links) - [Blog](https://public.govdataservices.com/the-scoop) - [Contact Us](https://public.govdataservices.com/contact-us) SEARCH [Client Login](https://www.govdataservices.com/gdswebsite/DesktopDefault.aspx) [![GDSlogo\_avenir\_2](https://public.govdataservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GDSlogo_avenir_2.png?width=1194&height=340&name=GDSlogo_avenir_2.png)](https://public.govdataservices.com/) - [Services](https://public.govdataservices.com/services-page) - [Medicare DSH](https://public.govdataservices.com/medicare-dsh) - [SSI Realignment](https://govdataservices-21378692.hs-sites.com/medicare-dsh#SSI) - [340B MA Underpayments](https://public.govdataservices.com/340b-medicare-advantage-underpayments) - [Medicare Bad Debt](https://public.govdataservices.com/medicare-bad-debt) - [Worksheet S-10 Uncompensated Care](https://public.govdataservices.com/s-10) - [Transfer DRG](https://public.govdataservices.com/transfer-drg) - [Medicare ID & Shadow Billing](https://public.govdataservices.com/medicare-id-shadow-billing) - [MBI ID Finder](https://public.govdataservices.com/mbi-id-finder) - [MIDaS Insurance ID](https://public.govdataservices.com/midas-insurance-id) - [Annual Wellness Visit](https://public.govdataservices.com/annual-wellness-visit) - [Eligibility & Other Services](https://public.govdataservices.com/eligibility-and-other) - [Bundle & Save](https://public.govdataservices.com/bundle-and-save) - [Demo](https://public.govdataservices.com/demo-diagnostics-review) - Resources - [Links](https://public.govdataservices.com/links) - [Blog](https://public.govdataservices.com/the-scoop) - [Contact Us](https://public.govdataservices.com/contact-us) [Client Login](https://www.govdataservices.com/gdswebsite/DesktopDefault.aspx) [Chris Cusimano](https://public.govdataservices.com/the-scoop/author/chris-cusimano) Apr 7, 2026, 5:05:33 PM \< 1 min read # CMS 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Proposed Rule [Previous](https://public.govdataservices.com/the-scoop/cms-posts-revised-ffy-2024-ssi-file-for-inpatient-rehab-hospitals) [Next](https://public.govdataservices.com/the-scoop/cms-2027-inpatient-psychiatric-facility-ipf-proposed-rule) On April 6, 2026 CMS released the FY 2027 IRF Proposed Rule with a modest +2.4% net payment update. The real story are operational changes and signals about where reimbursement is heading. Payment Update = +3.2% market basket update with -.8% productivity adjustment. (~$355M total impact of the net +2.4%) Operational Changes = - Therapies must begin within 36 hours - New preadmission documentation of current functional status - IDT meetings by Day 4 of admission Financial Implications = - Continued phase-out of rural adjustment - Lower outlier threshold at $8,689 from $10,141 in FY 2026 Signals = - Future payment reform- Potential shift toward Skilled Nursing Facility Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) style diagnosis-driven reimbursement ![avatar](https://public.govdataservices.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chriscusimano.jpg?width=290&name=chriscusimano.jpg) #### [Chris Cusimano](https://public.govdataservices.com/the-scoop/author/chris-cusimano) ## RELATED ARTICLES ### [Chris Cusimano Apr 7, 2026, 5:15:57 PM 1 min read CMS 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF) Proposed Rule On April 7, 2026 CMS released the FY 2027 IPF Proposed Rule with a modest +2.3% net payment update. Key takeaways are the ... 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