06/10/2026
The CY 2027 Models Are Out. Now the Clock Starts.
CMS has officially released the CY 2027 standardized Medicare Advantage materials, including the ANOC, EOC, formulary, and member communications templates.
For Medicare Advantage plans, this marks the beginning of production season.
Over the next 115 days, plans will be working to customize benefit information, validate content, complete translations, produce accessible formats, and prepare member communications for the September 30 ANOC deadline and October 15 EOC deadline.
A few notable changes in this year's models include:
• Removal of the Notice of Availability instruction from the ANOC and EOC
• Updated language throughout, including the shift from "our plan" to "your plan"
• Significant Part D revisions reflecting the IRA benefit redesign and elimination of the Coverage Gap stage
• Important D-SNP updates, including new member onboarding content and revised cost-sharing language
While the deadlines remain unchanged, the complexity continues to grow. Today's Medicare Advantage organizations must balance compliance requirements, accessibility obligations, language access needs, member experience expectations, and production timelines simultaneously. The plans that start early will be in the strongest position to navigate the months ahead.
If you're reviewing the 2027 models and mapping your production strategy, we would like to support your efforts.
Speak with a Member Materials Specialist about your 2027 plan.
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