The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the Final Rule for Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, which provided final decisions by CMS on various proposals related to Medicare Advantage Organization coverage rules and operations requirements. Wakely summarizes key changes that will affect Medicare Advantage pricing for CY2026.