The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has given a 4.5-star rating to Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Alabama’s Blue Advantage Plan.
CMS uses a five-star system to measure the quality and experience of Medicare Advantage health and prescription drug plans, according to a release. The overall rating is based on information from member satisfaction surveys, plan operations and healthcare providers.
Dr. Dow Briggs, executive vice president of BCBS of Alabama, touched on the insurance provider’s goal of securing quality healthcare for its members.
“We are honored to receive this recognition and extremely proud to achieve these outstanding results. It is our ongoing mission to provide our members with exceptional service and access to quality, affordable healthcare,” said Briggs. “We are very grateful for the collaborative relationships we have with our provider partners. They take excellent care of our members resulting in the best possible health outcomes.”
BCBS of Alabama said it would continue to offer a variety of extra services through its Blue Advantage plan at no additional cost.
Services provided under the Blue Advantage plan are:
- Comprehensive Dental Allowance TruHearing Routine Hearing Exam and Hearing Aid
Discounts - SilverSneakers Fitness Program
- Healthy Rewards Program
- AirMed Transport Services and Assistance
- 24-hour Nurse Line
- In-home Support (for Blue Advantage Premier only)
Dylan Smith is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL
