White House Expands Bonus Payments for MA Insurers
The Obama administration has expanded bonus payments that reward Medicare Advantage insurers who receive higher quality rankings, requiring them to score three out of five "stars" instead of four to receive the extra payments. CMS officials said the change will encourage MA plans to more quickly improve on quality measures.
- "Administration Unexpectedly Expands Bonus Payments for Medicare Advantage Plans" (Appleby, Kaiser Health News, 11/16).