Joint Commission Revises Home Health Requirements, Aligning with CMS
Revised HHA requirements take effect July 1, 2026 for applicable deemed-status home health agencies.
Key Facts
- Affected providers
- Home Health
- Effective date
- Jun 30, 2026
Linked deadline
Joint Commission revised HHA requirements effective for deemed-status agencies — Jun 30, 2026
The Joint Commission announced revised Home Health Agency requirements that align with current CMS requirements.
The changes take effect July 1, 2026 for HHAs operating under deemed status via the Joint Commission.
Agencies should review the revised standards against their current policies, particularly where deemed status depends on CMS alignment.
Survey-readiness teams should update documentation to reflect the new requirements before the effective date.
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