Texas Independence Health Plan Earns CMS 5-Star Rating for 2026, Placing It Among the Top Health Plans in the Country
Texas Independence Health Plan has earned a CMS 5-Star rating for 2026 — the highest Medicare quality score, held by just 18 plans nationwide. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system. VICTORIA, Texas — In 2020, Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP) enrolled its first members. At that time, the plan was… Continue Reading Texas Independence Health Plan Earns CMS 5-Star Rating for 2026, Placing It Among the Top Health Plans in the Country
Jimmo vs. Sebelius Training
In 2013 a settlement agreement was reached in the case of Jimmo vs. Sebelius class action lawsuit involving skilled care for the skilled nursing facility (SNF), home health (HH), inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), and outpatient therapy (OPT) benefits. The intent of the settlement agreement is to clarify Medicare’s longstanding policy that when skilled services are… Continue Reading Jimmo vs. Sebelius Training