The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the Medicare Advantage, Part C and Medicare Part D Star Ratings that rank MA plans by the quality of health and drug services received by consumers. Thirty-one contracts for both Medicare Advantage and the Part D drug plan earned...
Additionally, higher star ratings were more common among contracts with more experience in the Medicare Advantage program. For example, Medicare Advantage plans with ten or more years in the program were more likely to have four or more stars compared to contracts with less than five...
Medicare Star Ratings are calculated differently for Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug (Part D) plans. Here’s how they are calculated for each plan type: Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plans: The Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage plans are based on a com...
Using 2023 Medicare Advantage star ratings—ranging from the highest ratings (4.5 or 5 stars) to lower ratings (less than 3.5 stars)—the researchers mapped the availability of plans in 3,075 US counties. They also looked at county-level characteristics using the Centers for Disease Control and...
The number of Medicare Advantage plan options has hit a plateau. In 2024, 5,349 plans were available, up slightly from 5,333 in 2023. The number of SNPs available increased from 1,270 to 1,329, while the number of non-SNP Medicare Advantage plans fell from 4,063 to 4,020...
Star ratings from CMS and on a 5-★ scale. How to sign up for Medicare Advantage Once you’ve done your research and found a Medicare Advantage plan that fits your needs, there are various ways to enroll, according to Medicare.gov: Use Medicare’s plan finding tool to find the plan in...
Choosing a Medicare Advantage plan Compare top Medicare Advantage plans When choosing a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, it's essential to carefully evaluate several key factors to ensure it meets your needs. Consider the plan's network of providers, the types of coverage offered, and the associated...
Cindy Henry, director of population health informatics at ZeOmega, says the program is still rebounding from COVID-19 provisions, but CMS – in incentivizing quality improvements – is raising the bar to reach top ratings. ByHIMSS TV
Quality Ratings and Member Satisfaction Each Medicare Advantage plan is given a Medicare star rating between 1 to 5 stars. This is one way to gauge how good each plan is. Quality Ratings and Member Satisfaction are essential factors to consider when choosing a Medicare Advantage plan. Plans wi...
Medicare's annual enrollment period is officially underway. U.S. News has released its list of the best Medicare Advantage and Part D insurers.