April 20, 2026
What’s New
More than 150 leading health care organizations have been accepted to participate in the launch of the Advancing Chronic Care with Effective Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model.
Why It Matters
Most of the organizations have not previously served Medicare beneficiaries and will bring additional technology-supported care options to help people manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic pain, and depression.
What to Expect
CMS extended the initial application deadline to May 15, 2026, so that more organizations can participate in ACCESS when it launches on July 5, 2026; Medicare enrollment is required for participation, but not to apply.
The Big Picture
ACCESS empowers people with Medicare and their clinicians by offering new chronic care options that are convenient, affordable, and integrated with their existing care teams. Clinicians can also bill a new co-management payment for coordinating care with ACCESS organizations.
More Information:
- Request for Applications
- Accepted Applicants
- CMS Innovation Center Strategic Direction
- Value-Based Care Spotlight
- Innovation Insights