ACA 2027 Fixes: Table Labels Corrected for Clarity

2026-04797 — Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program; Correction

This document fixes some typos and technical mistakes in the Medicare and Medicaid payment rules for 2026. It affects doctors, healthcare providers, and anyone using Medicare Part B by clarifying payment policies and program requirements starting January 1, 2026. These corrections help make sure payments and coverage rules are clear and accurate, so everyone gets paid right and on time.

2025-23081 — Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program; Correction

This correction fixes some math and typo mistakes in the Medicare payment rules for inpatient rehab facilities starting October 1, 2025. It mainly affects rehab centers by updating their payment rates and quality reporting details to be fair and accurate. These changes ensure providers get the right money and info for the 2026 fiscal year.

2025-22543 — Medicare Program; Alternative Payment Model Updates and the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model

Medicare is updating its payment plans to help more people get organ transplants through the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model starting in Performance Year 2. These changes affect hospitals and doctors who work with Medicare patients needing transplants, aiming to improve care and save lives. Comments on the proposed rule are open until February 9, 2026, so stakeholders can share their thoughts before it’s finalized.

2025-21767 — Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Updates; DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements; Provider Enrollment; and Other Medicare and Medicaid Policies

Starting in 2026, Medicare is updating how it pays for home health care and durable medical equipment, making sure payments match patient needs better. Home health providers will see new rules for quality reporting and value-based programs, while suppliers must meet updated accreditation and enrollment standards. These changes affect patients, providers, and suppliers, with payment updates and new deadlines kicking in early next year.

2025-21458 — Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2026 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program; Correction

This document fixes some technical mistakes in the Medicare payment rules for 2026, especially about payments for skin substitutes. It affects doctors, Medicare patients, and providers by clarifying how certain payments work starting November 28, 2025. No big changes in money, just important corrections to keep things running smoothly.

2025-21456 — Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program

Starting in 2027, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug, and Cost Plan programs will see updates to improve how plans are rated, marketed, and how drugs are covered. These changes affect millions of Medicare users and the companies that run these plans, aiming to make enrollment easier and benefits clearer. Comments on these updates are open until January 26, 2026, so stakeholders can weigh in before the new rules take effect.

Previous: 2026-04460 — Definition of Shellfish; Inclusion of Cephalopods

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to update the definition of shellfish to officially include squid, octopus, cuttlefish, and other cephalopods. This change clears up confusion, matches science and business practices, and makes rules easier to follow. Anyone involved in fishing, selling, or regulating shellfish should know comments are open until April 6, 2026, with no extra costs expected.

Next: 2026-04472 — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2026 Pacific Whiting Harvest Specifications, 2026 Tribal Allocation, and 2026 Incidental Set-Aside

The 2026 Pacific whiting fishing rules are set to protect fish, support Tribal fishing rights, and allow some fish for research and accidental catch. This affects West Coast fishers, Tribal communities, and researchers, aiming to keep fishing sustainable and fair. Comments on these plans are open until March 23, 2026, so speak up if you have thoughts!