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May 23 Public Use File (PUF) for the FY 2026 Wage Index

June 5th, 2024 No comments

CMS published a Public Use File (PUF) for the FY 2026 wage Index May 23, 2024. This file reflects the Worksheet S-3, Parts II and III wage data from cost reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 (FY Beginning from 10/1/21 to 9/30/2022).
The following file has been created and can be downloaded and used with the Wage Index Verification Tool for the Federal Fiscal Year 2026, PUF. Note, September 3, 2024, is the deadline for hospitals to submit requests (including supporting documentation to support the request).

May 23 Public Use File (PUF) for the FY 2026 Wage Index