Within how many days must a plan publish star rating information in their enrollment materials?

The requirement for plans to publish their star rating information in enrollment materials is set to ensure that consumers have access to important performance information when making decisions about their healthcare coverage. Publishing this information within 21 calendar days allows beneficiaries adequate time to review and understand the quality of care they can expect from a plan before they make their enrollment choices. This timeframe supports informed decision-making, aligning with the overarching goal of transparency within the healthcare system. This regulation is part of the ongoing efforts to enhance consumer knowledge and improve healthcare quality through accessible information. The other time frames provide either too short or unnecessarily extended periods that could hinder the timely provision of crucial information to potential enrollees.