2026 Medicare Stars Pocket Guide
| Date: | April 15, 2026 |
| From: | Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) |
| To: | Health Plan D-SNP Provider Network |
| Type: | Informational/Educational |
| Subject: | 2026 Medicare Stars Pocket Guide |
| Business: | Medicare Advantage D-SNP |
Health Plan is pleased to announce that the 2026 Medicare Stars Pocket Guide is now available in an electronic format for immediate use across our D-SNP provider network.
This updated guide is designed to support your team in delivering high-quality care and improving performance on CMS Star measures. It includes concise measure descriptions, key documentation tips, and actionable best practices to help close care gaps and enhance member outcomes.
What’s Included:
- Overview of all provider-influenced Medicare Star measures
- Clear documentation and coding guidance
- Best practice workflows to support measure performance
- Quick-reference format for easy use in clinical settings
We encourage you to share this resource with your providers, office staff, and care teams to integrate it into daily workflows.
The e-version is available upon request. Please reach out to your Provider Services Representative or assigned Health Plan QI nurse. A printed version of the 2026 Medicare Stars Pocket Guide is currently in development and will be distributed in the coming months.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to quality care.
If you have any further questions, please contact your Provider Services Representative, or call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-936-PLAN (7526). You may also visit https://www.hpsj.com/alerts/ for online access to the documents shared. The most recent information about Health Plan and our services is always available on our website www.hpsj-mvhp.org
