Table 3.
Beneficiaries’ Estimated Willingness to Pay and Marginal Willingness to Pay in Annual Combined Health and Drug Plan Premiums and Out-of-Pocket Costs for Star Ratings
| Star rating | Willingness to pay | Marginal willingness to pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mean | Mean (95 % CI) | |
| Unrated plan | $4,503.34 | |
| From unrated to 2.5-star plan | -$348.41 (-$358.51, -$338.31) | |
| 2.5-star plan | $4,154.93 | |
| From 2.5-star to 3-star plan | $549.27 ($541.10, $557.44) | |
| 3-star plan | $4,704.19 | |
| From 3-star to 3.5-star plan | $429.01 ($423.89, $434.13) | |
| 3.5-star plan | $5,132.20 | |
| From 3.5-star to 4-star plan | $308.75 ($305.71, $311.78) | |
| 4-star plan | $5,441.95 | |
| From 4-star to 4. 5-star plan | $188.49 ($184.51, $192.46) | |
| 4.5-star plan | $5,630.43 | |
| From 4.5-star to 5-star plan | $68.22 ($61.44, $75.01) | |
| 5-star plan | $5,698.66 |