FY 2026 May Preliminary PUF; Wage Index S-3 Wage Data File									
Tab	Description								
S3 Variable Layout	Contains an explanation of each variable from Form CMS-2552-10 that is used for the wage index.								
FY 2026 May S-3 Data PUF	"This tab contains the FY 2026 May Worksheet S-3, Parts II, III, and IV wage data from cost reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (FY Begin Dates from 10/1/21 to 9/30/22) filed under Form 2552-10. It excludes non-IPPS providers and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs).  As of May 22 2024, hospitals on this tab are included in the FY26 wage index."								
FY 2026 May Occ Mix Data PUF	"This tab contains the preliminary FY 2026 occupational mix survey data that is based on the FY 25 April 29, 2024 occupational mix survey data collected from pay periods ending between December 17, 2021 and December 31, 2022.  As of May 23, 2024, this is the latest occupational mix data available to CMS. "								
