Among its provisions, the rule finalizes changes related to Star Ratings, marketing and communications, agent/broker compensation, health equity, dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs), utilization management, network adequacy, and other programmatic areas. The summary below does not reflect a complete summary of the provisions of the rule., The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released a final rule regarding Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program for Contract Year 2025., According to CMS’ Fact Sheet, the Final Rule builds on existing Biden-Harris Administration policies to strengthen protections and guardrails, promote healthy competition, and ensure Medicare Advantage and Part D plans best meet the needs of enrollees., Discover key changes in the 2025 CMS Final Rule for Medicare Advantage plans. Learn about member experience, benefits, risk adjustment, and more., year (CY) 2025 payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule ( FS) and makes other policy changes. The rule is set to be published in the Federal Register. d the CY 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule and a se., .