The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) recently issued a notice that, as of January 1, 2026, it has implemented a change to the Medicaid rate for home health care services delivered by licensed practical nurses or registered nurses employed by home health agencies.

As you will recall, WiAHC – with your help as a WiAHC member – advocated and secured this rate increase in the FY2025-2027 state budget. Specifically, this will increase the Medicaid reimbursement rate from $96.96 per home visit to approximately $117.86 per home visit, which is 70 percent of the Medicare home health reimbursement rate, for home health services provided on or after January 1, 2026.