Federal Policy
CMS Releases Plan Year 2027 Marketplace Plan and Pricing Data
CMS published a fact sheet detailing plan availability and premium data for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace for plan year 2027. The release covers the number of participating issuers, plan choices, and premium trends consumers will see during the upcoming open enrollment period. It is aimed at consumers, agents, brokers, and issuers preparing for enrollment, and applies to the federal and state-based Marketplaces. The data gives stakeholders an early look at affordability trends and issuer participation ahead of enrollment decisions.
Why it mattersMarketplace issuers, brokers, and state exchanges rely on this annual data to finalize enrollment strategy and consumer outreach ahead of open enrollment.