Comment on CMS-2026-1256-0002
The American Occupational Therapy AssociationSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) supports the proposed FY 2027 IPPS and LTCH PPS rate increases and the expansion of the Comprehensive Joint Replacement (CJR-X) Model. The association advocates for the inclusion of occupational therapy in discharge planning, the use of standardized functional assessment data (Section GG), and specific waivers to improve patient access to home health services.
Please consider AOTA’s attached comments on the FY 2027 IPPS and LTCH PPS Proposed Rule.