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CMS published the Preliminary Public Use File (PUF) for the FY 2017 wage index and occupational mix on 5/16/2016. This file reflects the Worksheet S-3, Parts II and III wage data from cost reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 (FY Beginning from 10/1/13 to 9/30/2014). Hospitals will have until September 2, 2016 to request revisions to the wage data posted in the May PUF.

The following file has been created and can be downloaded and used with the Wage Index Verification Tool for the Federal Fiscal Year 2018, Preliminary PUF:

FY 2018 May 16 2016 Wage Index PUF HFS Modified CSV 2552-10