Tag #Star Ratings

How does the federal "extreme circumstances rule" apply in this situation, and why was it not triggered despite the declared state and national emergencies due to flooding?

The lawsuit argues that the federal agencies should have adjusted Florida Blue's ratings under the "extreme circumstances rule," which accounts for emergency situations. However, the Health and Human Services Secretary didn't declare a public health emergency, despite the Governor and President declaring emergencies. The company claims that their Medicare Advantage HMO would have received a 4.5-star rating instead of 3.5 stars and its prescription drug plan a 3-star rating instead of 2.5 stars if the adjustments were made.