We Don't Make the Schedule Either: CMS Delays Tech Notice

Update After Market Close on 10/16: It is our understanding that at the 12th hour, CMS has decided not to release the proposed MA rule, and it is now expected next week. CMS instead released proposed rules related to low-income subsidies and PBM transparency, with the technical notice on MA and PDP now expected sometime next week. OMB Clears MA Policy Changes: Last night, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs inside the Office of Management and Budget concluded its review of the Contract Year 2028 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and PACE. Publishing these technical notes has been the next anticipated catalyst for the MCO space;