CMS Lets Consumers Choose Plans Based on Preferred Doc, Hospital

Picking a health plan based on whether it includes your preferred doctor or hospital just became a reality for ACA plans this week with a new feature unveiled at healthcare.gov. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services announced Nov. 4 the rollout of the new “Doctor Lookup” feature, which was created in response to consumer demand.

In the near future, CMS will also add a similar option allowing patients to pick plans based on whether they cover their prescription drugs, all part of an effort to fuel transparency and improve the consumer experience when shopping on the marketplace. Read more here.