ACS CAN Comments on Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Rule for PY 2026

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for plan year 2026. ACS CAN is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state, and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is more determined than ever to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

More than 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year and more than 18 million Americans living today have a history of cancer.[1] For these individuals, finding the right doctor is a vital factor in their treatment and directly affects the affordability of their care. In general, we support many of the proposals contained in the 2026 NBPP proposed rule and offer comments on the following:

• Navigator, Standards and Other Related Standards
• Reducing the Risk that Issuer Insolvencies Pose to the Integrity of FFEs
• FFE and SBE-FP User Fee Rates for the 2026 Benefit Year
• Standardized Plan Options
• Essential Community Provider Reviews for States Performing Plan Management
• Copay Accumulator Policy