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04/01/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 14:30

CMS awards new contract for independent reviews of MA adverse organization determinations and reconsiderations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services March 30 announced that C2C Innovative Solutions will replace Maximus in reviewing and processing appeals of adverse organization determinations and reconsiderations made by Medicare Advantage plans as of May 1. Maximum will continue to process appeals requests received on or before April 30. CMS said there will be a short period when both Maximus and C2C are issuing decisions. Updates on procedures for submitting appeal case files and other communications will become available on C2C's website beginning April 1.

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