Implementation of the Cost Contract Plan Transition Requirements under the
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015: Star Ratings and
Clarification of Bid Submissions
Guidance for: This memo provides guidance on the Parts C and D Star Ratings and clarifies previous guidance concerning bid submissions associated with the cost contract transition provisions of the
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA).
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 09, 2016
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