FY 2026 IRF PPS Proposed Rule – Key Updates for Members : CMS proposes a 2.8% payment increase for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs) in FY 2026, totaling $295 million, based on a 3.4% market basket update minus a 0.8% productivity cut. The rule removes 2 COVID-19 vaccine measures and 4 Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) items from the IRF Quality Reporting Program (QRP). The outlier threshold drops from $12,043 to $11,971. Data submission deadlines would shorten to 45 days. CMS seeks feedback on digital measurement, interoperability, nutrition, and delirium. Public comments are due by June 7, 2025.