FY 2027 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.								
FY27 May S-3 Data PUF	"This tab contains the FY 2027 May Worksheet S-3, Parts II, III, and IV wage data from cost reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 (FY Begin Dates from 10/1/22 to 9/30/23) filed under Form 2552-10. It excludes non-IPPS providers and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). As of May 23 2025, hospitals on this tab are included in the FY27 wage index."								
FY 2027 May Occ Mix Data PUF	"This tab contains the preliminary FY 2027 occupational mix survey data that is based on data in the FY 26 April 30, 2025 Public Use File. This occupational mix survey data is collected from pay periods ending between December 17, 2021 and December 31, 2022. As of May 23, 2025, this is the latest occupational mix data available to CMS. "								
