Becker's Healthcare September 19, 2025
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...







