Quality bonus payment (QBP) means-
Quality bonus payment (QBP) determination methodology means the quality ratings system specified in subpart D of this part 422 for assigning quality ratings to provide comparative information about MA plans and evaluating whether MA organizations qualify for a QBP. (Low enrollment contracts and new MA plans are defined in § 422.252 .)
Quality bonus payment (QBP) status means a MA organization's standing with respect to its qualification to-
42 C.F.R. §422.260