CMS To Exercise Enforcement Discretion Regarding Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Admission Requirements for Initial Interdisciplinary Team Meetings
Published: 10/20/2026
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Hospitals,
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) announced that it will exercise enforcement discretion for implementation of the Mandatory Initial Interdisciplinary Team Meeting (IDT) Requirement for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities through March 31, 2027.
While IRFs are required to provide the initial IDT meeting on or before 4 days from the date a patient is admitted to an IRF, from October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, CMS is exercising enforcement discretions during this 6-month per…
Sign Up for Free Trial