Washington, D.C. (April 7, 2025) – ACHP President and CEO Ceci Connolly released the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Rate Notice for CY2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D:
“The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) commends the Trump Administration for finalizing policies in the 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Rate Notice that reflect higher care delivery costs and for taking another step toward reining in aggressive risk adjustment to boost competition. ACHP has long supported the new MA risk adjustment model and is pleased that CMS will finally complete the transition. Seniors deserve affordable, evidence-based care with physicians focused on delivering that care, rather than digging for diagnoses. ACHP’s MA for Tomorrow continues leading the charge toward a fair and less burdensome risk adjustment program, and we look forward to working with the Administration to make further refinements.”
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The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nation’s best local, nonprofit health plans, providing high-quality coverage to tens of millions of Americans in 40 states and D.C. ACHP is the only national organization advancing a unique partnership model of coverage and care that fosters a truly competitive market.
We believe Americans deserve the best health care in the world. Our members are on the ground in your communities, delivering innovative and competitive coverage. ACHP’s model brings together clinicians and health plans to deliver value for patients, employers and taxpayers.
