Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule

On November 25, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would revise the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program (Part D), and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The Contract Year (CY) 2027 MA and Part D proposed rule aims to improve quality and access to care for people enrolled in these programs by proposing updates to MA and Part D Star Ratings quality measurements and streamlining certain enrollment processes. In addition, CMS is seeking public feedback on the future direction of MA that would inform actions on maximizing the value of the MA program for beneficiaries and taxpayers, driving innovation in care models as well as benefit designs, and producing improved health outcomes for beneficiaries. ARTICLE