MA Rate Announcement Still Imposes Disproportionate Risk Model Reductions to Puerto Rico, But Changes are Diluted Over 3 Years

“MMAPA and the healthcare community in Puerto Rico will continue to work with the Biden Administration on a path forward that advances full health equality for the American citizens of Puerto Rico, especially our most vulnerable populations.” Following the release by CMS of the 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) Final Announcement, Read more…

VIDEO: Senator Menendez Expresses Concerns About Impact of Medicare Changes for Americans in Puerto Rico, Especially Most Vulnerable

At a hearing, the Senator said the administration’s proposed changes to the MA risk model “could impose the largest year-to-year reduction in federal health funding to Puerto Rico, a change that is harmful not only to the most vulnerable beneficiaries but to the island’s health care system and economy.” At Read more…