ESRD News & Announcements

Current Announcements

ESRD: CY 2027 Final Rule – Learn What's New 

CMS issued the CY 2027 ESRD Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule to update payment rates and policies for renal dialysis services. 

See a summary of final provisions effective on or after Jan 1, 2027. 

Medicare Part B Immunosuppressive Drug

Medicare Part B Immunosuppressive Drug (Part B-ID) - Patients who meet certain criteria will be able to qualify for continuous Medicare-covered immunosuppressive drugs after a kidney transplant.
 

Past Announcements

2026

CY 2026 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program

View the CMS-1830-F for more information

2022

CY 2022 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program

View the CMS-1749-P for more information

2016

Extending the End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program’s Payment Year 2016 Preview Period

See the FY 2016 Preview Period Extended until 8/31 2015 (PDF) for more information

2008

ESRD Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) Final Rule Rollout FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)