Key Upcoming Dates

September 30, 2026 | Key Medicare Advantage dates

Deadline for all MA organizations (including D-SNPs) to send the standardized ANOC to enrollees. Plans that have Part D cost sharing must also send the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) rider to enrollees by this date.

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.