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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AP45 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Hospice Wage Index for FY 2010 (CMS-1420-F) 
Abstract: This rule announces the annual update to the hospice wage index for FY 2010. The wage index is used to reflect local differences in wage levels. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  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    08/01/2009 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/24/2009  74 FR 18911   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/22/2009    
Final Action  08/06/2009  74 FR 39383   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Kelly Horney
Health Insurance Specialist,
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Medicare Management, Mail Stop C5-07-28, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-0558
Fax:410 786-0765
Email: kelly.horney@cms.hhs.gov