6 key proposed changes for 2027
On January 26, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2027 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plan sponsors (“health plans”), along with a draft of 2027 Part D Redesign Program Instructions. As always, these changes contain a mix of both opportunities and challenges that plans will need to assess and develop strategies to address. Most importantly, commentary about general impact can vary greatly based on specific plan circumstances.
Read the report to learn how these changes may impact your organization.
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