The Center for Medicare Advocacy has submitted its comments strongly opposing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ interim final rule with comment, entitled “Repeal of Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities,” CMS-3442-IFC, 90 Fed. Reg. 55689 (Dec. 3, 2025). The Center describes the minimum staffing rule as vital for protecting residents and ensuring that public reimbursement is spent on resident care, not excessive nursing home profits. It also refutes CMS’s arguments in support of the repeal.
Comments are due February 2, 2026.
- CMA’s comments are available here.
- The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care has also drafted a sign-on letter for organizations.
January 22, 2026 – T. Edelman