Season 2, Ep #17 – The Future of Medicare Advantage—CMS Wants Your Input

In our latest Filibusters & Fine Print episode, we break down CMS's Contract Year 2027 MA proposed rule—but the real story is the Request for Information asking fundamental questions about Medicare Advantage's future direction. With MA covering over half of Medicare beneficiaries, plans facing unexpected costs, providers caught between payment cuts and Congressional scrutiny through the "No Upcode Act," and a January 26, 2026 comment deadline approaching, this is a defining moment for the program. The AMGA team explains what CMS is asking about risk adjustment reform and Star Ratings overhaul, the gap between proposed burden reductions and what AMGA members actually need, and most importantly, what AMGA members should do before the comment deadline. Additional details and all episodes are available on the AMGA website.