Humana, Aetna fall in 2026 Medicare Advantage star ratings

Key Takeaways

• Medicare Advantage star ratings quality scores are essentially flat for 2026 compared with this year.
• UnitedHealthcare saw a slight improvement while Humana and Aetna slipped.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan experienced the largest decline among the top 10 Medicare Advantage insurers by enrollment.
• Few Medicare Advantage insurers have qualified for the largest Star Ratings program bonuses in recent years.