Instructions for Downloading the Medicare ZIP Code File for January 2026 Files
The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to describe the process for
updating the two Medicare ZIP Code files (ZIP5 and ZIP9) for the January 2026 quarterly release. This CR
also describes the revision to and the process for downloading the Calendar Year-End ZIP Code files. The
attached recurring update notification applies to chapter 15, section 20.1.5(B).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 09, 2025
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