Akron Reporter

 SummaCare announced this week its Medicare Advantage plans have been recognized with a 5-star (out of 5) overall rating for 2023 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The new rating is the highest-possible star rating awarded by CMS and is also an increase from SummaCare’s 4.5-star rating in 2022. 

 

The annual quality ratings help consumers determine how well a health plan is performing in areas such as:

• How satisfied members are with the health plan
• How effectively the health plan assists its providers in prevention and detection of illnesses
• How well the health plan maintains the overall well-being of its members
• How quickly the health plan responds to the members’ needs in regards to receiving care and addressing members’ concerns, including appeals

“We are honored and incredibly proud to receive Medicare’s highest star rating for SummaCare,” said SummaCare President, Bill Epling. “We have been providing high-quality, cost-effective coverage to our Medicare members for more than 25 years. This highest-star rating from CMS underscores the commitment and tremendous dedication that our entire SummaCare team and our incredible network of healthcare providers all have to improving the health and well-being of SummaCare members throughout Northern Ohio.”

 

For more information on SummaCare Medicare Advantage plans for 2023, please call <888.464.8440> (TTY 800.750.0750). You may also visit SummaCare’s website for more information, summacare.com.

SummaCare is an HMO and HMO-POS plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in SummaCare depends on contract renewal. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

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