End of Moratorium on Authority to Terminate Medicare Advantage Organization Contracts Based on Low Star Ratings
Guidance for Medicare Advantage (MA) Organizations and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) sponsors of CMS’ policy for resuming the exercise of its authority to terminate Part C and Part D contracts that have consistently failed to achieve good Star Ratings.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 26, 2019
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