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Webinars and Trainings | April 2026

Promoting Provider Network Alignment to Improve Integration in D-SNPs

Tip Sheet | April 2026

Tips for States with Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Affected by 42 CFR §422.514(h) Federal Regulations

Webinars and Trainings | March 2026

Using the LEAD Model to Better Coordinate Care for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries in Original Medicare

Technical Assistance Tool | March 2026

Key Medicare Advantage Dates

Working with Medicare | January 2026

Working with Medicare: State Contracting with D-SNPs Part 3: Using State Contracts with D-SNPs to Advance State Goals and Improve Coordination and Quality of Care for D-SNP Enrollees

Key Upcoming Dates

May 22, 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates

CMS issues preliminary approvals/rejections for D-SNP lookalike transitions.

May 29, 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates

Submission period begins for plans to submit CY2027 marketing materials and communication materials, as applicable, to CMS for review via the HPMS Marketing Module.

May 29, 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates

Model of Care (MOC) renewal submissions due for D-SNPs, I-SNPs and C-SNPs with MOC approvals ending December 31, 2026.

June 1, 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates

Deadline for all MA and Part D plans to submit in HPMS (1) CY2027 bids and formulary files and (2) contract non-renewals and service area reductions for CY2027.

Early June - Late August 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates

Completion of CMS’s CY2027 bid review and approval, to include pricing, PBPs, and formularies. Deadline for MAOs/Part D sponsors to submit attestations, contracts, initial actuarial certifications, and final actuarial certifications.