How Are Medicare Star Ratings Determined?
Stay Up to Date on Medicare!
- Clinical Outcomes: This includes measures of how well the plan manages chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. It also considers how often members receive recommended screenings and vaccinations.
- Member Experience: This involves member satisfaction surveys, feedback, and how well the plan handles member complaints and appeals.
- Preventive Care: Plans are rated on how well they encourage and provide preventive services such as vaccinations, screenings, and wellness visits.
- Customer Service: The quality of customer service, including call center support and timely responses to member inquiries and complaints.
- Drug Pricing and Patient Safety: For Prescription Drug Plans, factors include the accuracy of drug pricing, ensuring appropriate medication use, and reducing the risk of adverse drug events.
- Member Complaints and Appeals: How efficiently and effectively the plan addresses member complaints and appeals.
- Health Plan Responsiveness and Care: How well the plan responds to members' needs and coordinates care among healthcare providers.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
evaluates plans annually and updates the Star Ratings accordingly. Beneficiaries can use these ratings as a guide to choose a plan that meets their healthcare needs and preferences.Medicare.gov
. You can also speak with one of our Mediare experts by scheduling a chat atfairsquaremedicare.com
or by calling 1-888-454-2383. We're looking forward to talking to you!Stay Up to Date on Medicare!
Recommended Articles
More of our articles
13 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Columbus
13 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Jacksonville
13 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Philadelphia
14 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Seattle
14 Best Ways for Seniors to Stay Active in Washington, D.C.
20 Questions to Ask Your Medicare Agent
2024 Fair Square Client Retention and Satisfaction Report
Can Doctors Choose Not to Accept Medicare?
Can I Change Medicare Advantage Plans Any Time? | Medicare Plans
Can I Laminate My Medicare Card?
Can I switch From Medicare Advantage to Medigap?
Comparing All Medigap Plans | Chart Updated for 2025
Do You Need Books on Medicare?
Does Medicare Cover a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
Does Medicare Cover Abortion Services?
Does Medicare Cover Bladder Sling Surgery?
Does Medicare Cover Cala Trio?
Does Medicare Cover Chiropractic Visits?
Does Medicare Cover Cold Laser Therapy (CLT)?
Does Medicare Cover Fosamax?
Does Medicare Cover Hepatitis C Treatment?
Does Medicare Cover Hoarding Cleanup?
Does Medicare Cover Home Heart Monitors?
Does Medicare cover Hyoscyamine?
Does Medicare Cover Hypnotherapy?
Does Medicare Cover Ilumya?
Does Medicare Cover Inspire for Sleep Apnea?
Does Medicare Cover Ketamine Infusion for Depression?
Does Medicare Cover Linx Surgery?
Does Medicare Cover Medical Marijuana?
Does Medicare Cover Ozempic?
Does Medicare Cover Piqray?
Does Medicare Cover PTNS?
Does Medicare Cover SIBO Testing?
Does Medicare Cover TENS Units?
Does Medicare Cover Xiafaxan?
Does Medicare Cover Zilretta?
Does Medicare Pay for Antivenom?
Does Medicare Pay for Bunion Surgery?
Does Medicare pay for Opdivo?
Does Medicare Pay for Varicose Vein Treatment?
Does Your Medicare Plan Cover B12 Shots?
Explaining the Different Enrollment Periods for Medicare
Fair Square Bulletin: We're Revolutionizing Medicare
Finding the Best Vision Plans for Seniors
How Can I Get a Replacement Medicare Card?
How Do I Sign up for Medicare? A Simple How-To Guide For You
How Do Medicare Agents Get Paid?
How Do Medigap Premiums Vary?
How Does Medicare Pay for Emergency Room Visits?
How is Medicare Changing in 2025?
How Much Does Medicare Part B Cost in 2025?
How Much Does Trelegy Cost with Medicare?
How Often Can I Change Medicare Plans?
How to Deduct Medicare Expenses from Your Taxes
Is HIFU Covered by Medicare?
Medicare & Ozempic
Medicare Advantage Plans for Disabled People Under 65
Medicare Guaranteed Issue Rights by State
Medicare Supplement Plans for Low-Income Seniors
Saving Money with Alternative Pharmacies & Discount Programs
Should You Work With A Remote Medicare Agent?
Top 10 Physical Therapy Clinics in San Diego
What Happens to Unused Medicare Set-Aside Funds?
What Is Medical Underwriting for Medigap?
What Is the Medicare Birthday Rule in Nevada?
What People Don't Realize About Medicare
What to Do When Your Doctor Doesn't Take Medicare
What You Need to Know About Creditable Coverage
When to Choose Medicare Advantage over Medicare Supplement
Which Medigap Policies Provide Coverage for Long-Term Care?
Will Medicare Cover Dental Implants?
Medicare savings tips, helpful guides, and more.
Virgil Insurance Agency, LLC (DBA Fair Square Medicare) and www.fairsquaremedicare.com are privately owned and operated by Help Button Inc. Medicare supplement insurance plans are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. This is a solicitation of insurance. A licensed agent/producer may contact you. Medicare Supplement insurance is available to those age 65 and older enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B and, in some states, to those under age 65 eligible for Medicare due to disability or End-Stage Renal disease. Virgil Insurance Agency is a licensed and certified representative of Medicare Advantage HMO, HMO SNP, PPO, PPO SNP and PFFS organizations and stand-alone PDP prescription drug plans. Each of the organizations we represent has a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any plan depends on contract renewal. The plans we represent do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Plan availability varies by region and state. For a complete list of available plans please contact 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week or consult www.medicare.gov. © 2025 Help Button Inc
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
MULTIPLAN_FairSquareMedicare_01062022_M