The changes are expected to boost star ratings, which will increase insurers’ quality bonus payments. CMS estimates the revisions will increase federal spending by $18.6 billion over the next decade.

Following significant industry outcry over a proposal to keep Medicare Advantage rates largely flat in 2027, the Trump administration has bumped payments up slightly in the final policy. | Following significant industry outcry over a proposal to keep Medicare Advantage rates largely flat in 2027,

CMS has proposed a 2.4% Medicare pay hike for fiscal 2027 and is developing ways to eliminate payment “creep” under PDPM.

CMS often sends new cards without prior notice, but an unusual number of people have reported receiving them recently.

April 7, 2026 - On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the following: The 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.

CMS finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D rule with changes to star ratings, supplemental benefits, and Part D coverage effective June 1.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted Elevance Health additional time to address alleged data reporting deficiencies tied to its Medicare Advantage programs, delaying potential enforcement actions while corrective steps are reviewed.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded the Part C Independent Review Entity (IRE) contract to C2C Innovative Solutions.