Humana Says 95% of Medicare Advantage Members in 4-Star Plans for 2027

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   Humana's Medicare Advantage Plans Shine with 95% in 4-Star Category

   Humana announced that 95% of its Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in plans with 4-star ratings or higher for 2027, a significant improvement from previous years. This surge in ratings is expected to positively impact Humana's business and stock performance. The company's stock saw a notable increase following the announcement.

   Why it matters

   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rates Medicare Advantage plans based on their quality and performance. A 4-star rating is considered 'above average' and can influence consumer choices during open enrollment. Humana's improvement in star ratings could give it a competitive edge in the Medicare Advantage market.

   What is confirmed

   • Humana has 95% of its Medicare Advantage members in 4-star plans or higher for 2027.
   • CMS rates Medicare Advantage plans based on quality and performance.
   • About 71% of MAPD plan enrollees are in coverage with four or more stars for 2027, according to CMS.

   What to watch next

   • Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans
   • CMS star ratings for other Medicare Advantage providers
   • Humana's stock performance in the coming months
   Sources used for this update (22)

   1. WSJ — Humana Says 95% of Medicare Advantage Members in 4-Star Plans for 2027
   2. Fierce Healthcare — CMS: About 71% of MAPD plan enrollees in coverage with four or more stars for 2027
   3. Healthcare Dive — Humana soars, Alignment plummets in 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings
   4. Yahoo Finance — HUM Stock Soars, ALHC Sinks As CMS Star Ratings Redraw 2028 Bonuses
   5. Bloomberg.com — Humana Surges on Medicare Quality Ratings Improvement
   6. Modern Healthcare — UnitedHealth, Aetna, HCSC star ratings slip
   7. Reuters — Most Medicare Advantage drug plan enrollees in high-quality plans, US government says
   8. CNBC — Humana surges after topping 2027 Medicare star ratings
   9. Barron's — Humana Stock Surges After Key Medicare Advantage Plan Gets Higher Rating
   10. Investor's Business Daily — Humana, Clover Soar On Medicare Advantage Star Rating; These Stocks Sink
   11. Yahoo Finance — Seniors Face an 18% Drop in Highly Rated Medicare Advantage Plans — But Quality Might Not Be the Cause
   12. Healthcare Finance News — Why 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings are expected to remain flat
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