HCBS News 2025Dec04

Veteran’s Affairs Releases CY ’26 Fee Schedule

On November 25, the VA released the fee schedule outlining the VA’s Payment rates for provision of contracted service. Of primary interest for adult day services providers are codes: S5102 – Main per diem code, S5105 – Additional services code, S5101 – Half day per diem code, T2003 – Transportation code – one-way. Rates are geographically variable and will be effective January 1, 2026. The rates included in the fee schedule indicate rates that will be reimbursed for authorized services delivered to eligible veterans and do not imply payment for services delivered without authorization or eligibility determined in advance. More information on the VA rate setting process, eligibility for payment, and the updated fee schedule can be downloaded here.