CMS Issues Guidance to Implement New Limits on Federal Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Certain NoncitizensCMS is preparing states for an upcoming change that will limit the ability to claim federal matching funds for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for individuals who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals, or who fall into specific noncitizen categories identified in statute. New guidance iss... Read more

2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate AnnouncementToday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (the CY 2027 Rate Announcement).  Read more

CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment Policies that Strengthen Accountability and Long-Term SustainabilityThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Rate Announcement today to improve payment accuracy across both programs. The finalized policies also advance CMS’ vision of a sustainable and stable MA program that offers choi... Read more

Medicare Beneficiaries to See Simpler and More Flexible Plan Choices, Better Drug Coverage, Higher Quality and Lower Costs in 2027 Read more