How the 2026 CMS prior authorization rule's 7-day standard and 72-hour expedited deadlines change Medicare Advantage switching — and when Medigap still wins

The 2026 CMS prior auth rule sets 7-day standard and 72-hour expedited deadlines for Medicare Advantage, reshaping switching choices and when Medigap still wins. Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://insuranceanalysispro.com/blog/how-the-2026-cms-prior-authorization-rules-7-day-standard-and-72-hour-expedited-deadlines-change-medicare-advantage-switching-and-when-medigap-still-wins.php Sources consulted: https://www.bluusun.com/