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Medicare Advantage Provider Directory Data Submission and Attestation Requirements for 2026

$129.99

Stay compliant with CMS’s new 2026 requirements for Medicare Advantage (MA) provider directories. This course delivers precise guidance on submitting, updating, and attesting to provider directory data for the Medicare Plan Finder. Learn step-by-step actions, key deadlines, and risk mitigation strategies to avoid penalties and ensure timely, accurate provider listings for beneficiaries. Ideal for compliance, IT, and administrative leaders at MA organizations responsible for maintaining up-to-date provider networks and meeting CMS standards.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the new disclosure and data submission requirements for MA provider directories.
* Identify the steps and timelines for submitting, updating, and attesting to provider directory data.
* Recognize the operational, legal, and financial implications of non-compliance.
* Prepare for the technical and administrative changes required for compliance.
* Access and utilize CMS operational guidance and resources.

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Why This Course is Important
Without this training, your organization risks regulatory penalties, contract actions, and loss of beneficiary trust due to inaccurate or outdated provider directory data. You may also face delays in compliance, increased administrative burden, and missed opportunities for competitive positioning in the Medicare market.

Course Details
This is a self-paced eLearning course based on the Federal Register Document titled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)-Finalization of Format Provider Directories for Medicare Plan Finder.

Key regulatory references include:

Course SKU
FR-25-1535-1