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January/February 2014

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SummaCare's Medicare Advantage Plan Rated 4.5 stars by CMS S UMMACARE'S MEDICARE ADVANTAGE plan has once again been recognized with a 4.5 Star (out of five) overall rating for 2014 in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Star Rating System. CMS' annual ratings help consumers determine how well a plan is performing in areas including: + How members rate the plan's services and care + How well physicians detect illnesses and keep members healthy + How well the plan helps members use safe and recommended prescription medications In total, the Medicare Star Rating System scores plans on a one to five scale based on 50 quality measures across five categories. SummaCare is one of only two Medicare Advantage plans in the state of Ohio to receive such a high mark. Established in 1993, SummaCare offers a full line of health plans. In addition to Medicare Advantage plans, these include PPO plans plus life, dental and vision plans. SummaCare is an HMO and HMO-POS health plan with a Medicare contract. Its network includes more than 8,000 providers and more than 60 hospitals. ■

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