People with Original Medicare who live with heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), substance use disorders, or nicotine dependence will be able to get technology-supported care at home starting in spring 2027. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced the expansion of its ACCESS Model on Sept. 15.
The new tracks join a program that already covers conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and depression. CMS says three in four people with Medicare qualify for at least one ACCESS track. The agency is also extending support for certain bone, joint, and mobility conditions beyond the initial 12-month care period.
