United States of Care Responds to 2026 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters (NBPP)

Last week, United States of Care (USofCare) submitted comments [link to PDF of comments] in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) proposed rule for 2026, which outlines the rules and regulations for health care plans offered on the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) marketplace. The ACA, passed in 2010, expanded access to affordable, high-quality health care for millions of Americans and is updated annually through the NBPP process to make coverage even more accessible and affordable for people.

The 2026 NBPP proposed rule builds on the strong consumer and equity protections established in previous years’ NBPPs to ensure that everyone has access to comprehensive, affordable health care. It is critical that CMS continue to center the needs of individuals and communities that face the greatest barriers in accessing and using their health care.

USofCare appreciates the opportunity to respond to the proposed rule. We look forward to working with CMS in the future to further consider ways to expand access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance for all Americans.