BCDA v3: Enhanced timeliness and performance for value-based care
Jul 1st, 2026
Core improvements to data sources and alignment mean timelier, more person-centered care.
Announcements
BCDA v3 goes live July 1, 2026
Jun 15th, 2026
v3 to bring advances in timeliness and performance for value-based care.
End of BCDA data limitations
Feb 12th, 2026
Performance year (PY) 2026 data is now accessible.
BCDA data limited in Jan 2026 for yearly updates
Dec 3rd, 2025
Claims with 2026 service dates will be unavailable throughout January 2026.
Open call for BCDA v3 pilot program
Sep 17th, 2025
Be an early adopter. Help shape Beneficiary Claims Data API.
Post Connectathon, there’s still time to test v3
Aug 5th, 2025
In June 2025, CMS HL7 FHIR Connectathon participants gave feedback on Version 3 in the BCDA sandbox. The demo endpoints are still open for testing.
What's new on BCDA.cms.gov
Aug 4th, 2025
We're excited to announce the launch of a new BCDA.cms.gov based on your feedback, user research, and testing.
Try the API at the 2025 HL7 FHIR Connectathon
Jul 9th, 2025
Join BCDA July 16 at the HL7 FHIR Connectathon.
Normal data availability resumed for 2025 claims
Feb 13th, 2025
Access to all PY 2025 data restored.
Temporary service limitation during annual end-of-year transition
Dec 3rd, 2024
Some data unavailable between Jan 1, 2025 and February 13, 2025 during end-of-year maintenance.
BCDA performance improvement to speed up job requests
Dec 1st, 2024
New changes decrease the time it takes to complete long-running jobs.
Updated guidance on managing BCDA credentials
Nov 18th, 2024
New information about managing your credentials in 4i and ACO-MS.
