CMS rebrands Medicare Advantage health equity program

CMS is rebranding its Health Equity Index reward program to the Excellent Health Outcomes for All (EHO4all) reward, which is set to take effect for 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings.

The new name “better captures the goal of ensuring exceptional care for all enrollees,” the agency wrote April 7 in its 2026 final rate notice.

The EHO4all reward will specifically target enrollees who are at higher risk for poor health outcomes, including those who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, low-income subsidy recipients, and disabled beneficiaries.

“While the EHO4all reward incentivizes improved performance among specified groups of enrollees at risk for poor health outcomes, CMS is also incentivizing improved performance...

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