The 2022 Star Ratings were recently released in October 2021. These Star Ratings were the highest ever published for the Medicare Advantage program, primarily due to temporary changes that CMS implemented in an attempt to offset the detrimental impacts of COVID-19 on health plan quality performance.

This whitepaper outlines the CMS modifications to the 2022 Star Ratings, quantifies the estimated impact on 2023 MA spending, and discusses how these changes may influence the MA market in 2023.

How did COVID-19 impact published 2022 Star Ratings and how will it affect Medicare Advantage plan revenue and benefits in 2023?