CMS just posted the FFY 2016 SSI ratios to their website. The FFY 2016 SSI ratio file (DSH Adjustment and 2015-2016 File [ZIP, 248KB]) can be found in the Downloads section of CMS' Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) webpage or by following the link below:
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/AcuteInpatientPPS/dsh.html
To download the SSI ratio file directly, click the link below:
The FFY 2016 SSI ratios should be used for computing the Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital payment for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2016. If the current methodology for computing a provider's Factor 3 for the uncompensated care payment remains unchanged, then these ratios are expected to be used to calculate a provider's FY 2019 UC calculation as well.
If you have any questions regarding your provider's specific SSI ratio or if your hospital would benefit from a SSI recalculation from federal fiscal year to hospital fiscal year, please contact Southwest Consulting Associates. SCA will be analyzing these percentages in detail and posting our conclusions soon. Stay tuned...
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