# PY2027 QHP Certification and Network Adequacy Review Timeline

**Who doesn’t love a good calendar? We know we do.** Whether you’re deep into network adequacy updates or juggling deadlines left and right, we’ve got your back. Our handy calendar lays out the [Qualified Health Plan (QHP) Data Submission and Certification timeline for issuers on Federally-facilitated Exchanges](https://www.qhpcertification.cms.gov/QHP/aboutthemarketplace/Timeline). As a bonus, we’ll keep it updated for you! Go ahead and [download](https://go.questanalytics.com/rs/598-MKX-845/images/Key%20Dates%20for%20QHP%20Data%20Submission%20and%20Certification_QuestAnalytics.pdf?) it, bookmark it, print it – and share it with a colleague.

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## Key PY2027 QHP Network Adequacy Data Submission Deadlines

Here’s your cheat sheet for the network adequacy submission dates for PY2027.

### Initial Application Submission Deadline

**June 10, 2026**

The initial deadline for Issuers to submit QHP Applications to CMS, including Plan ID Crosswalk data.

### Secondary Application Submission Deadline

**July 15, 2026**

Optional deadline for Issuers to submit corrected QHP Application data to CMS.

Deadline for Issuers to submit their QHP Application Rates Table Templates to CMS.

### Final Application Deadline

**August 12, 2026**

Deadline for Issuers to submit changes to their QHP Applications.

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## More QHP Certification and Network Adequacy Resources

[Marketplace QHP Certification Resource Hub](/content/qhp-marketplace-resources/index.html)

[QHP Certification Tips: Network Adequacy and Data Validation Best Practices](/content/qhp-marketplace-resources/tips-for-qhp-issuers-completing-the-network-adequacy-template/index.html)

[Network Adequacy and Provider Directory Accuracy Policy Updates & Trends](/content/news/network-adequacy-and-provider-directory-accuracy-policy-updates/index.html)

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