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2026-22381, Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Organ Procurement Organizations Conditions for Coverage: Revisions to the Conditions for Coverage

This new rule updates how Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) operate to help get more life-saving organs to people who need transplants. It changes some definitions, competition rules, and appeal processes to make OPOs work better and be held accountable. These changes start January 4, 2027, and aim to save more lives without adding extra costs.

2026-21420, Medicare Program; Implementation of Sections 6219, 6220, and 6224 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

This new Medicare rule will help people with low incomes pay less for their prescriptions, make sure health provider lists are accurate, and hold pharmacy benefit managers more accountable. If you use Medicare Part D or work with pharmacies and providers, these changes could affect you starting soon. Comments on the rule are open until December 15, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2026-20281, Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model

Starting November 30, 2026, Medicare will use the new GLOBE Model to help lower the cost of certain drugs for people on Original Medicare. This model changes how drug price increases are calculated, aiming to save money for both patients and the Medicare program without cutting care quality. If you’re on Medicare Part B, expect smarter drug pricing that helps keep your healthcare affordable.

2026-20131, Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program; Correction

This correction fixes some technical mistakes in the Medicare payment rules for inpatient rehab facilities starting October 1, 2026. It mainly affects hospitals and rehab centers by clarifying how wage data and payments are calculated, ensuring fairer payment rates for fiscal year 2027. No big changes in money, but it keeps everything accurate and on track.

2026-19959, Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027; Correction

This correction fixes some technical mistakes in Medicare payment rules for skilled nursing facilities starting October 1, 2026. It mainly affects how hospital data is used to calculate payments, making sure no current hospitals are wrongly excluded. These tweaks help keep Medicare payments fair and accurate for providers and patients.

2026-20067, Medicare Program; FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements; Correction

This correction fixes some technical mistakes in the FY 2027 hospice payment and wage index rules that were first published in August 2026. It mainly affects hospice providers by updating how their payments are calculated, making sure the numbers are accurate starting October 1, 2026. These changes help ensure hospices get the right payment amounts based on the latest hospital wage data.

Previous: 2026-22493, Order Granting Exemptive Relief, Pursuant to Sections 17A and 36(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, From the Definition of an “Eligible Secondary Market Transaction” in Rule 17ad-22(a)

The SEC is giving a special pass to certain repo deals between related parties, so they don’t have to follow the usual clearing rules for U.S. Treasury securities. This change helps big financial players who trade with their own affiliates avoid extra paperwork and delays. The new rule kicks in right away, making trading smoother without affecting costs for most folks.

Next: 2026-22499, Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Agriculture is updating how farmers, ranchers, and rural communities apply for loans and grants by creating a new, easy-to-use online system. This modern platform will speed up service and let users manage everything in one place. Comments on this change are open until December 4, 2026, and the goal is to make loan applications simpler without adding extra costs or hassle.