Becker's Healthcare February 2, 2023
CMS is expecting a small revenue bump of 1.03 percent on average for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in 2024 as part of a slate of potential risk adjustment and star ratings changes that has some industry leaders concerned.
In an advance notice published Feb. 1, the agency proposed a rate increase of 2.09 percent for MA and Part D plans next year, largely driven by increases in fee-for-service costs, and a MA risk score trend of 3.3 percent.
The agency also signaled a 3.12 percent decline in payments based on proposed changes to the risk adjustment model, and a 1.24 percent decline in payments based on changes to the star ratings system — 2023 star ratings...