2027 VA Reimbursement Rates: Latest Updates
The VA hasn’t released 2027 reimbursement rates yet. See what we know, how rates work, and 4 steps to get your home care agency ready.
Last updated: November 11, 2026
Quick answer: The VA has not yet announced the 2027 reimbursement rates or fee schedule for home care. As soon as it does, Paradigm will publish the news on this page and launch a free 2027 VA Rate Lookup Tool so you can find your rates by location.
Follow our LinkedIn or Facebook to be among the first to know.
Need your current rates in the meantime? Look up your 2026 VA rates here.
Have the 2027 VA Reimbursement Rates Been Released?
No. As of November 10, 2026, the VA has not published the 2027 fee schedule or an official release date. Any 2027 numbers circulating online are unconfirmed, so don’t base scheduling, payroll, or budgeting decisions on them.
This page is updated the day the VA releases the rates, so you can bookmark it and check back.
When Will the 2027 VA Rates Take Effect?
The effective date has not been confirmed. For reference, the 2026 VA rates took effect on January 1, 2026. When the 2027 schedule is announced, we’ll confirm the exact effective date on our website. Rates should be scheduled in your Agency Management System (AMS) to start on that date, because updating too early or too late can cause reimbursement discrepancies.
How Do VA Home Care Reimbursement Rates Work?
VA reimbursement rates depend on where care is delivered, not where your agency is located. If your agency serves multiple counties, large geographic areas, or clients across state lines, your veterans may have different reimbursement rates.
The VA doesn’t publish the exact methodology behind its rates, but these factors likely influence them:
- Geographic differences: Rates reflect local cost of living and care costs.
- Market conditions: Rates are likely meant to stay competitive with industry standards.
- Quality of care: Rates may be designed to encourage excellent service and best practices.
- Changing healthcare needs: As veterans’ needs evolve, rates adjust to cover necessary services.
How Can My Agency Prepare for the 2027 VA Rates?
You can’t control when the VA announces its rates, but you can be ready to act the day it does:
- Map your VA clients by county and state. Know exactly where each veteran receives care.
- Know your AMS rate-change process. Identify who updates rates and how far ahead you can schedule an effective date.
- Run a margin check. Review your VA service lines, caregiver pay rates, and overhead so you can quickly see how a rate change affects your bottom line.
- Plan your timeline. Once the effective date is confirmed, schedule the update in your AMS and notify your billing team.
What Happens When the 2027 Rates Are Announced?
- We’ll publish the announcement on our social media. Follow our LinkedIn or Facebook to be among the first to know.
- We’ll launch the 2027 VA Rate Lookup Tool so you can look up rates by location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have the 2027 VA reimbursement rates been announced?
Not yet. Paradigm will update this page and launch our 2027 rate lookup tool as soon as the VA releases them. Follow our LinkedIn or Facebook to be among the first to know.
Where can I find the 2027 VA fee schedule?
Once released, you’ll be able to look up your rates by location using Paradigm’s 2027 VA Rate Lookup Tool.
When do the new VA rates go into effect?
The 2027 effective date hasn’t been announced. We’ll confirm it here when the VA publishes the schedule.
Are VA rates the same everywhere?
No. Rates vary by the location where care is administered, so agencies serving multiple counties or states may have different rates for different clients.
Where can I find the current 2026 VA rates?
Use Paradigm’s 2026 VA Rate Lookup Tool: Access here.
