Congress keeps rewriting retirement. PRIA tracks every bill the day it moves.

SSA’s 2026 SSI annual report says the agency has improved program administration by reducing improper payments, increasing accuracy, and speeding service for Supplemental Security Income recipients. The changes are mainly operational, including streamlined instructions, better call handling, expanded financial institution and payroll data matching, and tighter non-medical redeterminations.

The Social Security Administration announced new online self-service tools for disability claims and appeals in my Social Security, including online submission of disability forms, a claim status tracker, secure access to proffer letters, and 26 additional disability-related notices in the Message Center. Claimants can also opt into email or text alerts, while paper notices will still be mailed. The release emphasizes faster communication and more efficient case processing for disability adjudication.

CMS proposed rule CMS-2452-P would implement section 71115 of Public Law 119-21 by creating new indirect hold harmless thresholds for state health care-related taxes, limiting new and increased provider taxes and adding reporting requirements for states. CMS says the rule could reduce federal Medicaid spending by $246 billion over 2026-2035. Comments are due on a date not specified in the document.

CMS issued draft guidance on how manufacturers must effectuate the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program maximum fair price (MFP) in 2028 for selected drugs covered under Medicare Part B and Part D. The guidance describes data flows, payment processes, and a 14-day prompt payment window, and it opens a 60-day public comment period.

CMS blog post outlining its strategy to strengthen Original Medicare through payment reform, price transparency, interoperability, and increased accountability. It highlights CY 2027 policy proposals in the Physician Fee Schedule and OPPS, including a proposal for certain Accountable Care Organizations to reduce or eliminate cost sharing for some Part B services starting in April 2027. The post also references ongoing data collection, competitive bidding, and requests for comments on payment accuracy.

CMS announced a risk-based nursing home survey approach that will streamline oversight for higher-performing facilities and focus more resources on homes with greater compliance risk. The change is intended to recognize strong performers while maintaining oversight of nursing homes that need improvement.

CMS proposes CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule changes effective on or after January 1, 2027. The rule would lower proposed conversion factors compared with CY 2026, adjust payments for same-day E/M visits and global procedures, revise the E/M complexity add-on into percentage-based modifiers, and tighten payment rules for remote monitoring services. Impacts are most direct for healthcare providers, with indirect effects on Medicare beneficiaries’ access, cost sharing, and care coordination.

CMS proposes CY 2027 Medicare Shared Savings Program changes aimed at strengthening ACO participation, rebalancing incentives between BASIC Level E and ENHANCED tracks, and improving benchmark methodology. The proposal could increase payments for some ACOs, especially those serving higher-risk or rural populations, while seeking savings for Medicare Trust Funds. Public comments are due by the close of the 60-day comment period.