Report Shows Dramatic Increase in Medicare Advantage Activity to Address Social Determinants of Health, But Barriers Remain

Recommendations include stronger CMS standards on SDOH data collection, greater transparency on supplemental benefit offerings within Medicare Plan Finder, and modifications to Star Ratings and risk adjustment to account for social risk factors.

Washington, D.C. – As Medicare Advantage continues to serve a proportionally higher-risk and more diverse enrollment population, a new report highlights innovative approaches to addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries while acknowledging barriers that remain.