The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) periodically release changes to services covered by Medicare through National Coverage Determinations (NCD). Health plans are required to notify members of these changes. A NCD is a nationwide determination by CMS on whether an item or service is medically necessary. Please check back often to review the most recent updates on Medicare covered services. The full text of these updates may be found here: national coverage annual report.
| Coverage | Effective Date | Link for more information |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer (NCD Removal) | 02/25/2026 | NCA - Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer (CAG-00179R) - Decision Memo |
| Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) for Heart Failure* | 10/28/2025 | NCD - Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) for Heart Failure (HF) (20.39) |
| Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension* | 10/28/2025 | NCD - Renal Denervation (RDN) for Uncontrolled Hypertension (20.40) |
| Screening for Colorectal Cancer-Non-Invasive Biomarker Tests | 06/08/2026 | NCA - Screening for Colorectal Cancer-Non-Invasive Biomarker Tests (CAG-00440R) - Decision Memo |
| Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) for Aortic Stenosis | 09/10/2026 | NCA - Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (CAG-00430R2) - Decision Memo |