PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Tammy Brownfield
tammy.m.brownfield@kp.org
Integrated model of care earns 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii has received 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for its 2025 Medicare health plans, making it the highest-rated in Hawaii.
The high rating is a reflection of the expert medicine, seamless care and outstanding service Kaiser Permanente Hawaii provides to its Medicare health plan members.
Every year, CMS publishes Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) ratings. Consumers can use the ratings to compare the quality of Medicare plans.
To develop the ratings, CMS considers many areas of care and service. For example, CMS looks at how well health plans keep members healthy and manage their chronic conditions. CMS also considers patient experiences, customer service, patient access and pharmacy services.
“Our CMS 4.5-star rating reflects the strength of our connected team approach in delivering high-quality care to our Medicare members,” said Karen Ching, MD, associate area medical director of quality for Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “We’re proud of our patient-centered approach, which helps meet the unique needs of each member, at every stage of life.”
Open enrollment for all 2025 Medicare health plans runs from October 15 through December 7, 2024.
Medicare beneficiaries can learn more about the CMS star ratings and Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare health plans by visiting kp.org/medicarestars.