December 05, 2025

5 Takeaways from the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Proposed Rule

12 minutes

CMS recently published their 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule. In this week’s Friday Five episode, we talk initial takeaways and the impact on agents and beneficiaries.

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Resources:

2026 Medicare Cost Roundup

2026 Medicare Part A & B Premiums & Deductibles

Government & Insurers Reconsider Short-Term Limited Duration Product Changes

How the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Proposed Rule Could Impact Insurance Agents & Beneficiaries

Prescription Drug Pricing: MFN & GENEROUS

The 2026 COLA Increase & How it Affects Your Clients

References:

Hagerstrom, Chris. “11 Key Changes in CMS’s Contract Year 2027 Proposed Rule That Agents Should Be Watching.” Jsaonline.Com, Jack Schroeder and Associates, LLC, 2 Dec. 2025, www.jsaonline.com/resources/blog/11-key-changes-in-cmss-contract-year-2027-proposed-rule-that-agents-should-be-watching/.

“Contract Year 2027 Policy & Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, & Medicare Cost Plan Program Proposed Rule.” Chamberhillstrategies.Com, Chamber Hill Strategies, 2 Dec. 2025, chamberhill.com/insights/cy2027-ma-part-d-proposed-rule/.

“Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule.” CMS.Gov, CMS, 25 Nov. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/contract-year-2027-medicare-advantage-part-d-proposed-rule.

Minemyer, Paige. “CMS Proposes Significant Overhauls to Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Metrics.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 25 Nov. 2025, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-proposes-significant-overhauls-medicare-advantage-star-ratings-metrics.

Singh, Vandana. “CMS Unveils 2027 Rule To Refocus Medicare Advantage On Outcomes.” Benzinga.Com, Benzinga, 26 Nov. 2025, www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/11/49083625/cms-unveils-2027-rule-to-refocus-medicare-advantage-on-outcomes.

“Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program.” Federalregister.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 28 Nov. 2025, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/28/2025-21456/medicare-program-contract-year-2027-policy-and-technical-changes-to-the-medicare-advantage-program.

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