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Revised Appendix B, Interpretive Guidelines for Home Health Agencies: New Acceptance-to-Service requirements for home health agencies at 42 CFR 484.105(i).

Adding new standards and guidelines at 42 CFR 484.105(i) concerning acceptance-to-service requirements that home health agencies must follow. Separately, guidance for 42 CFR 484.115 is revised to clarify frequently asked questions.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: August 05, 2026

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