Frequently Asked Questions about Star Ratings & Medicare Plan Quality

Nov, 13 2022 — Yes. Even though Medicare plans sanctioned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are not allowed to accept new enrollment, Q1Medicare® shows “sanctioned” Medicare pl . . .

Aug, 21 2022 — Yes.  If you are enrolled in a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as consistently low-performing, CMS will send you a l . . .

Aug, 21 2022 — Yes.  If you are enrolled in a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan that was sanctioned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS or Medicare), then you may be granted a Specia . . .

Apr, 09 2023 — The 5-Star Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is a once-a-year opportunity to switch from your current Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plan (MA or MAPD) to another Med . . .

Apr, 14 2023 — Maybe.  The key is that you must be aware of the type of Medicare plan you currently have and what type of 5-star Medicare plan you are choosing (read more below) as part of the 5-star Special En . . .

Nov, 13 2022 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give overall performance or "Star Ratings" to Medicare Part . . .

Nov, 13 2022 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses information from member satisfaction surveys, plans, and health care providers to give overall performance or "Star Ratings" to Medicare Part . . .

Mar, 13 2022 — Yes.  To make the enrollment decision simpler, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) stress that Medicare beneficiaries should focus on a few important aspects when selecting a new . . .