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U.S. News and World Report names Humana 2023 Best Overall Medicare Advantage Plan Company

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Humana recently received recognition as U.S. News & World Report’s Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in three categories for 2023 -- best company for Medicare Advantage plan overall rating, best company for member experience, and best company for low-premium plan availability. U.S. News analyzed data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to populate its comparison tool and identify the best companies nationwide and in each state. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • Humana recently received recognition as U.S. News & World Reports Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in three categories for 2023.
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    Humana recently received recognition as U.S. News & World Reports Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in three categories for 2023 -- best company for Medicare Advantage plan overall rating, best company for member experience, and best company for low-premium plan availability.
  • Nearly 5.1 million of those members are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.
  • The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

For Second Time, Humana Kentucky Medicare Advantage HMO Plan Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Were proud to receive this prestigious achievement for the second year in a row, said Kathie Mancini, Medicare East Central Region President for Humana.

Key Points: 
  • Were proud to receive this prestigious achievement for the second year in a row, said Kathie Mancini, Medicare East Central Region President for Humana.
  • It recognizes our dedication to the well-being and health of Humana Medicare Advantage members and the Northern Kentucky communities we serve.
  • Humana Medicare Advantage member Pat Dillon of Erlanger, Kentucky, said the 5-star rating is well-deserved.
  • The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) begins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7, 2022.

For Third Time, Humana Tennessee Medicare Advantage HMO Attains Medicare’s Highest Rating for 2023

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Friday, October 7, 2022

(NYSE: HUM) today announced that, for the second year in a row, and the third time overall, its statewide Humana HMO Medicare Advantage plan in Tennessee has achieved the highest possible 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Key Points: 
  • (NYSE: HUM) today announced that, for the second year in a row, and the third time overall, its statewide Humana HMO Medicare Advantage plan in Tennessee has achieved the highest possible 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • Medicare Advantage members reported spending nearly $2,000 less on out-of-pocket costs , compared to fee-for-service Medicare.
  • During this enrollment period, people eligible for Medicare can choose Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans for the upcoming year with coverage that takes effect Jan. 1, 2023.
  • A plan may receive a rating between one and five stars, with five stars representing the highest rating.

Humana Louisiana Medicare Advantage Plan Receives Highest Possible Rating for Two Years in a Row

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Friday, October 7, 2022

We are grateful to receive a 5-star rating for our Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana HMO plan for the 2023 plan year.

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  • We are grateful to receive a 5-star rating for our Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana HMO plan for the 2023 plan year.
  • Dan Bruce, Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana member, chose fabulous when describing CenterWell Pharmacy.
  • Medicare Advantage members reported spending nearly $2,000 less on out-of-pocket costs , compared to fee-for-service Medicare.
  • A plan may receive a rating between one and five stars, with five stars representing the highest rating.

96% of Humana’s Medicare Advantage Members are in Contracts rated 4-Star or Above for 2023; 66% are in Contracts Rated 4.5-Star or Higher

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Even before COVID-19, Humanas strong ratings were a testament to its industry-leading Medicare Advantage plan options, according to George Renaudin, President, Medicare at Humana.

Key Points: 
  • Even before COVID-19, Humanas strong ratings were a testament to its industry-leading Medicare Advantage plan options, according to George Renaudin, President, Medicare at Humana.
  • Three of Humanas contracts received a 5-star rating on CMSs 5-star rating system, including HMO plans in Louisiana, Tennessee and Kentucky covering approximately 356,000 members.
  • In all, Humana will offer plans under 47 Medicare Advantage contracts in 2023, 30 of which are rated 4-stars or higher and currently cover 4.9 million members, representing 96% of its existing Medicare Advantage membership in rated contracts as of September 2022.
  • More than 99% of retirees in Humanas Group Medicare Advantage rated plans remain in 4-star or above contracts for 2023.

Cognosante's Customer Experience Business Sector to Support CMS Enrollment Assistance Program for Medicaid Unwinding

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognosante's customer experience (CX) business sector, CognoConnected, has been awarded the Enrollment Assistance Program (EAP) for Medicaid Unwinding contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The 19-month contract has an approximate value of $21 million.

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognosante's customer experience (CX) business sector, CognoConnected, has been awarded the Enrollment Assistance Program (EAP) for Medicaid Unwinding contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • Following the end of the PHE, states must conduct Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility redeterminations for beneficiaries.
  • According to CMS, Medicaid Unwinding presents the single largest health coverage transition since the first open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • "The Cognosante team will bring to bear the full depth and breadth of our customer experience expertise to support CMS' mission of ensuring continuity of coverage for eligible consumers," said Anita Griner, General Manager of Cognosante's customer experience business sector.

For Fourth Consecutive Year, CarePlus Health Plans Attains Medicare’s Highest 5 out of 5-Star Rating for 2022

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Based on her positive experience, CarePlus member Maria Sanchez would rate CarePlus even higher than 5 stars.

Key Points: 
  • Based on her positive experience, CarePlus member Maria Sanchez would rate CarePlus even higher than 5 stars.
  • A plan may receive a rating between one and five stars, with five stars representing the highest rating.
  • CMS uses information from member-satisfaction surveys, health plans, and health care providers to assign overall Star Ratings to plans.
  • CarePlus Health Plans, Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of Medicare beneficiaries in Florida.

For Fourth Consecutive Year, CarePlus Health Plans Attains Medicare’s Highest 5 out of 5-Star Rating for 2022

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 8, 2021

Based on her positive experience, CarePlus member Maria Sanchez would rate CarePlus even higher than 5 stars.

Key Points: 
  • Based on her positive experience, CarePlus member Maria Sanchez would rate CarePlus even higher than 5 stars.
  • A plan may receive a rating between one and five stars, with five stars representing the highest rating.
  • CMS uses information from member-satisfaction surveys, health plans, and health care providers to assign overall Star Ratings to plans.
  • CarePlus Health Plans, Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of Medicare beneficiaries in Florida.

Humana Louisiana Medicare Advantage HMO Plan Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nations leading health and well-being companies, has announced that its Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc. HMO plan has received the highest possible quality rating for the 2022 plan year from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Key Points: 
  • Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nations leading health and well-being companies, has announced that its Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana, Inc. HMO plan has received the highest possible quality rating for the 2022 plan year from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • The Louisiana Medicare Advantage HMO plan, which is offered statewide and has more than 185,000 members as of September 2021, is one of four Humana plans in the nation that received a 5-star rating, reflecting Humanas commitment to high quality care, patient-centered clinical outcomes and reliable customer service.
  • Receiving the 5-star rating for our Humana Health Benefit Plan of Louisiana is a tremendous honor that recognizes our longtime dedication to the health of our members and the Louisiana communities we serve, said Matt Berger, Region President - Gulf States Medicare for Humana.
  • These are a few reasons why more than 40 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries choose to be covered by Medicare Advantage plans.

Humana Kentucky Medicare Advantage HMO Plan Receives Prestigious 5-Star Rating

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 8, 2021

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nations leading health and well-being companies, has announced that its Kentucky HMO plan offered through Humana Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. has received the highest possible quality rating for the 2022 plan year from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Key Points: 
  • Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nations leading health and well-being companies, has announced that its Kentucky HMO plan offered through Humana Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. has received the highest possible quality rating for the 2022 plan year from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • The Kentucky HMO plan, which is offered in Boone, Campbell, Grant, Kenton and Pendleton counties in Kentucky, is one of four of Humanas Medicare Advantage plans in the nation that received a 5-star rating, reflecting Humanas commitment to high quality care, patient-centered clinical outcomes and reliable customer service.
  • Receiving the 5-star rating for this plan is a tremendous honor that recognizes our longtime dedication to the health and wellbeing of Humana Medicare Advantage members and the Northern Kentucky communities we serve, said Kathie Mancini, Medicare East Central Region President for Humana.
  • We worked closely with Humana to establish an HMO plan built around our health system and focused on value-based care, and are pleased that this plan has now been recognized with a 5-Star rating.