Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026-2027 Medicaid Managed Care Rate Development Guide. This is a resource for states to use when setting capitation rates with managed care plans for care beneficiaries receive through Medicaid managed care programs. The guide provides details around information that must be included in the states’ actuarial rate certifications for CMS to review and approve for rating periods between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
