Becker's Healthcare September 19, 2025
Jakob Emerson

CMS has finalized a rule requiring Medicare Advantage plans to submit provider directory data for inclusion in the Medicare Plan Finder.

The change, aimed at improving transparency and beneficiary decision-making, takes effect January 1, 2026.

Under the rule, MA plans must make provider directory information available to CMS in a standardized format for online publication, update the data within 30 days of becoming aware of changes, and attest at least once a year to the accuracy of the information.

CMS said the move is designed to allow beneficiaries to more easily compare...

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