Healthcare DIVE October 13, 2023
About 42% of Medicare Advantage plans that offer prescription drug coverage in 2024 earned four or more stars, compared with just over half this year.
Dive Brief:
- About 42% of Medicare Advantage plans offering prescription drug coverage in 2024 will receive four or more stars, a decrease from 51% of plans this year and 68% of plans in 2022, according to data released on Friday by the CMS.
- The five-star annual ranking system was established by the Affordable Care Act to help beneficiaries compare the quality of MA plans and Part D prescription drug plans ahead of the open enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. But the ratings are also a key financial indicator for...