PARD: Cost reports
Approved cost report vendors
CMS has approved the following cost report software vendors for the electronic submission of yearly Medicare cost reports.
New PS&R and MCReF sign-in experience
The CMS Identity Management system (IDM) released a new, streamlined sign-in experience, making the process more consistent no matter which application you’re trying to reach. This quick guide will…
IRIS XML - CMS Presentation on usage and approved vendors
CMS has approved the following XML IRIS software vendors.
Home office cost statement (HOCS)
This indicates that CMS Form-287 or an alternative reporting format may be used to meet the needs of the individual home office cost reporting.
Helpful tips to expedite cost report tentative settlements – worksheet E-1, Part I
To expedite receiving tentative settlement payments, record provider payments and receivables correctly in Worksheet E-1 Part I.
Electronic submission of supporting documentation
This is a list of documents that should be sent in electronic format.
Low and no Medicare utilization cost reports
This defines what is required when filing a low or no utilization cost report.
Electronic cost report exhibit templates
This is information about exhibit templates for filing a cost report in electronic format.
Submission of new calendar year (CY) 2025 cccupational mix survey data
On November 20, 2025, CMS published a notice in the Federal Register (90 FR 52406) announcing a new occupational mix survey. Hospitals must complete the CY 2025 occupational mix surveys and submit…