The Medicare Advantage quality bonus payment is additional funding that CMS provides to Medicare Advantage plans with 4 or 5 star ratings. Plans use these bonus payments to offer additional benefits (dental, vision, hearing, flex cards) or reduce premiums. Higher-rated plans often have better benefits.
Key Points
- Quality bonus payment: additional funding for 4-5 star plans
- Plans use bonus payments to offer additional benefits or reduce premiums
- Higher-rated plans often have better benefits
- Star ratings updated annually
- An independent agent can help you find high-rated plans with the best benefits in your area