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Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule simplification

April 4, 2026CMSGov

CMS says it is simplifying Medicare Advantage and Part D plan ratings, strengthening Part D financial protections, and reducing red tape, signaling regulatory changes that may affect plan behavior and provider burden.

CMS is simplifying how Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug plans are rated, strengthening financial protections in Part D, and cutting unnecessary red tape for plans and providers.
These changes are part of the Contract Year 2027 MA and Part D final rule.
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