Two Clocks for Owners: October 1 Rates and the Freeze Decision Window
For owners weighing an exit: FY 2027 hospice rates hit Oct 1, 2026. CMS still lists the HHA/hospice enrollment freeze active toward mid-November.
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The Home Health and Hospice Enrollment Freeze Reaches Its First Decision Point in November
CMS froze new home health and hospice enrollment nationwide on May 13, 2026. The six-month term runs out in November, CMS has proposed to tighten the rules in the meantime, and the CY 2027 payment picture is more complicated than its headline. What it means for owners weighing a sale.
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