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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AP14 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Hospice Wage Index for FY 2009 (CMS-1548-F) 
Abstract: This rule updates the annual hospice wage index for FY 2009. The wage index is used to reflect local differences in wage levels. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 418   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1814(i)(1) and 1814(i)(2)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    08/01/2008 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/01/2008  73 FR 24000   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/27/2008    
Final Action  08/08/2008  73 FR 46463   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Terri Deutsch
Technical Advisor
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mailstop C5-08-18, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-9462
Email: terri.deutsch@cms.hhs.gov