The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its Medicare Advantage Contract Year 2027 Final Rule, finalizing policies related to utilization management, special needs plans, and supplemental benefits. While the rule does not directly address physical therapist payment or scope of practice, several provisions have important implications for access to PT services and plan oversight.
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CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage Rule: What Physical Therapists Should Know
Limited oversight is further reduced as the agency drops a required report on Medicare Advantage prior-authorization metrics.
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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