The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated version of the Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – May 2024. This resource is now available on the CMS Expanded HHVBP Model webpage.

The FAQs explain key terms and essential elements of the Expanded HHVBP Model, helping home health agencies navigate the program effectively.

This update tackles frequently encountered questions, including:

• Updating Agency Information: (Q1018) How to update your agency's location for the program.
• Missing Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Surveys: (Q4016) How missing surveys impact HHCAHPS-based measures.
• Zero Achievement/Improvement Points: (Q4017) Understanding why your agency may receive zero points for specific quality measures.
• Expanded HHVBP Model Changes: (Q1016.1) Locating information on changes finalized in the 2024 Medicare payment rule.
• Model Baselines: (Q4002.3) Clarifying the Model and home health agency baseline years used in calculating the Total Performance Score (TPS).
• Benchmarks: (Q4004.3) Understanding the benchmarks used in the program and their availability.
• Performance Report Access: (Q6001.4) How CMS notifies agencies about Interim Performance Reports (IPRs) and Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and how to access them.