Federal Policy
HHS Corrects Technical Errors in 2027 ACA Payment Parameters Final Rule
The Department of Health and Human Services published a correction to the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters final rule, originally issued May 20, 2026. The correction addresses typographical errors in the rule governing qualified health plan standards, risk adjustment, and the Basic Health Program. These are technical corrections only and do not change the substantive policy or operational requirements established in the May rule. The corrections are effective immediately upon publication.
Why it mattersWhile the Payment Parameters rule primarily governs Marketplace plans, managed care organizations operating Basic Health Programs or serving dual-eligible populations through Marketplace coordination must ensure their systems reflect the corrected regulatory text.