Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Apr 2017
CMS finalises 2018 payment and policy updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans, and releases a request for information
3 April 2017 - Rate announcement supports benefit flexibility, efficiency, and innovation in Medicare Advantage and Part D.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released final updates to the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs for 2018. Through these changes, CMS seeks to support benefit flexibility and efficiency that allows Medicare enrollees to choose the care that best fits their health needs.
“Medicare is committed to strengthening Medicare Advantage and the Prescription Drug Program by supporting flexibility and efficiency,” said CMS Administrator Seema Verma, MPH. “These programs have been successful in allowing innovative approaches that give Medicare enrollees options that best fit their individual health needs.
