07/10/2025

Don’t Overlook Rehab’s Impact on Your 2026 Case Mix Score!

You have probably heard by now that coming in January 2026, there will be a new way to calculate your facility’s case mix score. LeadingAge Ohio Partner Arbor Rehabilitation has some details from the state to fill in the gaps. For those who froze their score back in 2023, that rate will apply through December 31, 2025. For those that did not freeze their case mix score, there will be no change in the direct care rate calculation from July 1, 2025, through the same date. In this scenario, your normal, calculated RUG score will apply and be based upon the average of the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. To read the full article, please click here.