Humana rebounds, Aetna slips: Winners and losers in the 2027 MA star ratings
Federal regulators released the hotly anticipated star ratings for the 2027 Medicare Advantage plan year, and winners and losers emerged in the data.
Medicare Advantage plan star ratings for 2027 have been released, revealing winners and losers in the rankings. Humana emerged as a standout, rebounding from two years of decline. The insurer saw a significant increase in the number of members in plans with four or more stars, jumping from 20% in 2026 to 93% in 2027, just shy of its 94% from 2024.
Analysts from Stephens and Capstone hailed Humana as the clear winner among major MA plan carriers. Clover Health also experienced a significant turnaround, with 100% of its members now in plans with at least four stars, a drastic shift from 3% in 2026.
In contrast, Aetna's star ratings performance declined, with 69% of its members now in plans with four or more stars, down from 81% in 2026. Three of Aetna's four largest contracts saw their scores decline, representing about 33% of its total MA book. Alignment Healthcare also saw a significant drop, with only 25% of its members set to be in plans with at least four stars, a stark contrast from having 100% in high-performing plans in 2025 and 2026.
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