Federal Policy
CMS Proposes Rule Implementing Medicare Provisions of 2026 CAA
In a Mintz Health Care Viewpoints post, the firm reports that CMS issued a proposed rule on October 16, 2026 to implement Medicare reforms enacted under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. The rule would apply to plan years beginning January 1, 2028, if finalized. The source does not describe specific Medicaid or CHIP provisions within the rule.
Why it mattersMedicare payers and providers need to track the rule's requirements now to prepare for a 2028 implementation timeline.