HHS Finalizes Sweeping Marketplace Changes (Part 2): OBBBA Implementation, Eligibility Verification, And More Katie Keith May 22, 2026

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/hhs-finalizes-sweeping-marketplace-changes-part-2-obbba-implementation-eligibility?utm_campaign=forefront&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--rJoq9mxmk6tGdem2VLog1bmtgxgK_xD_G76HW3bPPAn2h881ALPtlNuy-0y_LbpFilHbh9LaROZ7E5XfeBn6qVcHnyA&_hsmi=420157662&utm_source=hasu A prior article discussed the final 2027 payment rule’s changes to catastrophic and bronze plans. Subsequent articles will address changes concerning essential health benefits, standardized plans, network adequacy, essential community providers, and risk adjustment.