17/07/2025
We Stand United Against the proposed 2026 CMS Home Health Cuts
At Family Support Care, we stand in solidarity with the Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice, home health providers across the state, and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in opposition to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2026 Home Health Proposed Rule.
🚨 What’s Happening:
The proposed CMS rule would slash home health payments by 6.4%, totaling over $1.1 billion in 2026 alone. Home and community-based care has consistently proven to improve outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. These cuts would do the opposite: undermining a system already under pressure and threatening the health and independence of millions of Americans.
❗ This Rule Will:
Reduce access to care during a growing healthcare workforce crisis
Destabilize an already fragile home health delivery system
Fail to meaningfully address fraud, waste, and abuse
Set back progress toward a sustainable, patient-centered healthcare future
📣 Take Action by August 29:
Make your voice heard during the official comment period. Every message counts.
🔗 Submit a public comment to CMS:
👉 CMS comment page: https://www.regulations.gov/document/CMS-2025-0242-0002
🕒 Deadline: August 29 at 11:59 PM EDT
🔗 Contact your legislators:
👉 Find Your District & Elected Officials
Encourage them to oppose this proposed rule and protect access to home health services.
Additional Resources:
📄 [CMS Press Release – 2026 Proposed Rule]
📄 [Alliance Statement – Opposition to the Rule]
Let’s work together to protect the care our communities need and deserve. Your voice matters.
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