Florida Blue, headquartered in Jacksonville, recently announced that it has earned 5 out of 5 stars for the Florida Blue Medicare Advantage (MA) HMO plan for a second consecutive year, awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

CMS annually awards Star ratings from 1 to 5 (with 5 being the best) based on performance and quality for Medicare health and drug plans. Plan ratings are given in 44 quality measurements surrounding several categories, including management of chronic conditions, maintaining members’ health and satisfaction, as well as pharmaceutical services.

More than 400 plans were rated by CMS this year, and Florida Blue is one of four MA insurers in Florida to earn a 5-Star rating, and only one of 20 nationwide to do so. Florida Health Care Plan, a Florida Blue affiliated insurer serving Blue Cross and Blue Shield members in Flagler and Volusia counties, is included as part of the 5-Star rated MA HMO plan.