Continuing Education
Bridging Coverage & Care in 2026: Medicare OOP Changes, MP3, and Patient Financial Support
Best Suited For: Pharmacist, Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
CE Credits: 0.75 hours
Related Topics: Medicare Policy, Patient Assistance Programs
Activity Description
This session will provide a practical overview of the 2026 Medicare Part D redesign, including the transition to a three-phase benefit structure and the implementation of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P). While these changes aim to reduce patient out-of-pocket burden, gaps in understanding and operationalization continue to create barriers to timely oncology care. Through a multidisciplinary panel discussion, attendees will learn how to interpret benefit changes, apply payment smoothing strategies, and connect patients to financial assistance resources. The session will emphasize real-world application, including workflow integration and interdisciplinary collaboration to reduce financial toxicity and improve treatment access.
CE Credit: 0.75 hour
Fee: This activity does not require payment to register.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the key structural changes and impact on patient out-of-pocket costs of the 2026 Medicare Part D benefit.
- Explain the purpose and structure of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P), including patient participation benefits.
- Identify common financial barriers and resources to support oncology patient access to therapy for those under the 2026 Medicare Part D redesign.
- Discuss the roles of the oncology multidisciplinary team in supporting patients through Medicare coverage changes and affordability challenges.
- Recognize key considerations for incorporating Medicare benefit changes and payment smoothing options into patient education and care coordination processes.
Obtaining CE Credit
To receive credit, you must and complete all the steps found in the “Complete Credit Requirements” link provided by the registration confirmation email from LecturePanda You may also use this page to obtain CE credit. After following the link on this page to in order to receive credit:
- Reviewing the course learning materials.
- Confirming information provided on registration.
- Watching the CE video (if it is an enduring or on-demand CE activity) to its entirety
- Submitting the CE Code (disclosed towards the end of all CE activities)
- Completing all listed evaluations and CE assessments.
Credit requirements must be completed before the date of the activity. Upon completion, eligible continuing education credit will be submitted to the appropriate accrediting body. Pharmacist and pharmacy technician credit will be reported to ACPE and reflected in your CPE Monitor profile within 24 hours. Reporting timelines for other healthcare professions may vary by accrediting body or state board.
CE information for nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) can be found here.
