Aetna Reports 69% of Medicare Members in Top-Rated Plans
Aetna says more than 69% of its Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in plans earning 4 stars or higher from CMS for 2027.
Aetna, a subsidiary of CVS Health, announced Thursday that more than 69 percent of its Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the 2027 plan year. The star ratings, issued annually by CMS on a 5-point scale, assess health insurers on clinical quality measures and member experience, and carry significant financial and reputational consequences for participating plans.
The CMS star rating system serves as a key benchmark in the Medicare Advantage marketplace, influencing both consumer plan selection and insurer bonus payments. Plans earning 4 stars or above qualify for quality bonus payments from the federal government, which can be reinvested into supplemental benefits for enrollees. Aetna's reported performance suggests the insurer maintained competitive standing heading into the 2027 enrollment cycle.
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The announcement comes as Medicare Advantage continues to grow as a share of overall Medicare enrollment nationally, with millions of beneficiaries relying on star ratings to compare plans during open enrollment periods. Insurers with higher-rated plans often gain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining members, making CMS ratings a closely watched metric across the industry.
CVS Health, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CVS, has faced broader financial pressures in its insurance segment in recent periods, making the star rating outcome a notable data point for investors and analysts monitoring the company's Medicare business trajectory.
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