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CMS Payment Year 2020 Medicare Advantage Contract-Specific Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) Methods and Instructions
On March 20th, CMS released the Payment Year 2020 Medicare Advantage Contract-Specific Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) Methods and Instructions. To View a table showing the differences between the 2019 and 2020 methods, click here.
03/25/26

SNP Alliance – CMMI Balance Model Summary
CMMI has released guidance on its BALANCE initiative. To view a SNP Alliance overview with SNP-specific observations, click here.
03/25/26

SNP Alliance – Summary of MedPAC March 2026 Payment Report D-SNP Chapter
On March 12, MedPAC released its March Payment Report to Congress. Chapter 15 contains is statutorily required D-SNP report update.  This document discusses the performance, challenges, and policy considerations related to Medicare Medicaid dual-eligible special-needs plans and integrated care programs for dually eligible beneficiaries. The Chapter contains a wide range of topics.  Highlights include challenges with D-SNP performance evaluation, a discussion of 2027 and 2030 regulatory requirements, and the implications of C-SNP growth.  To view a SNP Alliance summary, click here.
03/25/26

SNP Alliance & National MLTSS Health Plan Association – Recommended State Medicaid Agency Contract (SMAC) Development Timeline
08/28/25

SNP Alliance and National MLTSS Health Plan Association Release Dual Eligibles Data by Congressional District
04/09/25

SNP Alliance Statement on the Senate Confirmation of CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz
04/04/25

Special Needs Plan Alliance Announces New Board Chair and New Board Members
02/21/25

SNP Alliance Comments on Advance Notice – FINAL
02/10/25

SNP Alliance – CY2026 NPRM Comment Letter
01/27/25

SNP Alliance Medicare Advantage for All
12/18/24

SNP Alliance Summary – Correcting Amendment CY 2025 Final Rule
08/07/24

Healthcare Finance: What the Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling means for healthcare – Read about the Interview with the SNP Alliance President and CEO, Mike Cheek
07/12/24

AIS Health: CMS Dangles Intriguing Opportunity for Institutional Special Needs Plans – View insights from Mike Cheek, SNP Alliance President & CEO
07/03/24

SNP Alliance and SafelyYou Webinar on Artificial Intelligence’s Growing Value to I-SNPs – Watch the recording!
07/14/23

RIC: Innovations In Alzheimer’s Disease And Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Support Programs: Innovative Community Strategies
06/09/23

SNP Alliance Statement on the Final Rate Notice for Medicare Advantage CY2024
04/04/23