Key Upcoming Dates

Early-Mid October 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates
MA and Part D plan Star Ratings released on Medicare.gov.
Early-Mid October 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates
MA organizations of D-SNP look-alikes submit any approved POVER transactions.
Early-Mid October 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates
Plans submit MARx transactions for approved crosswalk exceptions (in accordance with the guidance provided in the End-of-Year Enrollment and Payment Systems Processing Information HPMS memo).
October 1, 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates
MA and PDP plan marketing begins for CY2027. Organizations may market both CY2026 and CY2027 simultaneously but must clearly indicate which plan year is being discussed.
October 1, 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates
CMS releases CY2027 plan and drug benefit information in the Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) on Medicare.gov.