Aetna is lobbying federal regulators to rework the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program, according to the executive who oversees that line of business for the CVS Health subsidiary.
October 27, 2025 07:00 PM
Key Takeaways
- Jeffrey Fernandez, who manages Aetna's Medicare operations, said the company is talking to regulators about overhauling the Medicare Advantage Star Ratings program.
- Aetna's star ratings performance declined slightly for 2026, with 81% of members enrolled in plans that scored at least four of five.
- Aetna opposes the "cliff" between qualifying for bonus payments and falling just short.
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