Benchmark: Medicare Payment Changes for Skilled Nursing Facilities FY 2026

Take this benchmark to assess how much you would benefit from taking the course on the Medicare Program Proposed Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) for FY 2026. In a few minutes, you’ll see where your understanding is strong and where targeted learning could help you prepare for changes in payment, quality reporting, and value-based purchasing.

What you’ll get from this benchmark:
– A quick read on your readiness for PPS rate updates, PDPM case-mix, and wage index implications
– Insight into likely operational impacts of QRP and VBP changes, including equity considerations
– Signals on where compliance processes (reconsiderations, timelines) may need tightening
– Clues about financial planning under simultaneous updates and withholds
– A sense of how to craft effective public comments that can shape the final rule

How to use it:
– Answer instinctively; no prep needed. If you find yourself unsure or choosing “it depends,” that’s a sign the course will add value.
– Use your results to prioritize modules, guide team discussions, and identify quick wins that reduce risk and support better resident outcomes.

By taking this benchmark now, you’ll enter the course knowing exactly which topics matter most to your organization—and how to turn proposed policy into practical action.