Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 and Certain Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program

The Medicare program has updated its rules for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits, and Medicare cost plans. These changes affect how Star Ratings are calculated, how plans can market themselves, the process for enrolling in plans, and how drug coverage is managed. This will impact both agents and their clients who use these services. Agents should review these updates to ensure they understand the new rules and can properly assist their clients.