2018 Quality Bonus Payment Determinations and Administrative Review Process for
Quality Bonus Payments and Rebate Retention Allowances
Guidance for: The purpose of this memorandum acknowledges beginning in 2012, quality/Star Ratings directly affected the
monthly payment amount MA organizations receive from CMS and explains the process for requesting a review of these ratings.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 04, 2016
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.