Becker's Healthcare April 22, 2024
Rylee Wilson

New rules implemented by CMS will create a level playing field for community health plans in Medicare Advantage, Ceci Connolly, CEO of Alliance of Community Health Plans, said.

Ms. Connolly told Becker’s the organization is “thrilled” to see CMS restrict the amount MA plans can pay brokers in commission for enrolling new and returning members.

“This is a big win, first of all, for seniors, because now they’re going to get, especially from local, independent brokers, good, useful information based on the quality and performance of a plan,” Ms. Connolly said.

In a final rule published April 4, CMS said it will cap all broker payments beginning in 2025, eliminating a loophole that allowed brokers to collect...

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