Chinchilla is a town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, Australia. At the 2011 census, Chinchilla had a population of 5,487.[1]
Medicare Advantage is a managed health care plan that acts as an alternative to the original Medicare. Medicare is provided to individuals 65 years of age and older, who have met the working credit requirements by paying into the Medicare system through a payroll deduction.
1:16. Medicare Advantage plans that draw a lot of their enrollment from the poor side of town say they're at a disadvantage on the government's five-star ratings scale, which commands respect and governs pay. One company pressing the issue is WellCare Health Plans, based in Tampa. Its Medicare Advantage plans are rated at 3 or 3 1/2 stars, below the 4-star minimum required for plans to qualify for bonus payments.