(Oct. 30, 2026) – MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates in the MLN Connects Provider eNews:
CMS Issues Proposed Pre-Eligibility Verification Process Rule for Marketplace Products
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule that establishes a Marketplace pre-eligibility verification process. As prescribed by the Working Families Tax Cuts act (H.R. 1), the proposed rule would require marketplace plans to verify household income, family size, status of a citizen, eligibility for or enrollment in other qualifying coverage and place of residence prior to receiving advanced premium tax credit or cost-sharing reductions. Consumers can still enroll without financial assistance while verifications are pending. Comments are due 30 days following publication within the Federal Register.
Before You Go ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Project Firstline launched three new self-paced online learning modules to help current and future health care workers strengthen their infection prevention and control knowledge. The interactive, scenario-based modules explore how germs spread in health care settings and apply infection control practices to real-world situations.