Healthcare DIVE September 11, 2019
Star ratings are coming to Affordable Care Act exchange plans soon, but some experts question whether the grades will do more harm than good given the few options now available.
Federal regulators will unveil the ratings Nov. 1, allowing those shopping during ACA open enrollment to see the ranking for a plan they’re considering, with one star being the lowest and five stars the highest. CMS has a similar star ratings system from hospitals but it has received significant blowback over the years, as providers argue the methodology is fundamentally flawed and should be scrapped altogether.
This year, consumers were left with only one insurance carrier selling plans in many counties throughout Missouri, Nebraska,...
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