Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription drug plans are rated using a variety of criteria by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Health Services
Medicare Advantage plans are assessed in the following categories:
- Preventive Health including screenings and vaccinations
- Chronic disease management
- Quality of care
- Member relations including how complaints are handled
- The number of members who leave the plan
- Customer service
Prescription Drug Services
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans are assessed in the following categories:
- Prescription drug safety
- Fair pricing of prescription drugs
- Member relations including how complaints are handled
- Customer service