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The US government released 2026 Medicare plan quality ratings, with CVS Health's Aetna, UnitedHealth, Elevance, and Humana having significant portions of their plans rated four or five stars, impacting insurer payments and highlighting ongoing improvements in healthcare quality and coverage.
The U.S. government released 2026 Medicare plan quality ratings, showing most plans, especially those from CVS Health, UnitedHealth, and Elevance, are rated highly, impacting insurer payments and highlighting ongoing improvements in healthcare quality for beneficiaries.
Investors are reacting to emerging details about Medicare quality ratings for 2026, which significantly impact insurer profits through bonus payments. Major swings in healthcare stocks like Humana and UnitedHealth reflect concerns over the new rating system, with some companies expecting tougher evaluation criteria that could affect their earnings and bonus payouts.
Humana's shares fell significantly after reports indicated that the criteria for earning Medicare bonus payments are becoming more difficult, potentially impacting the company's revenue from Medicare Advantage plans.
UnitedHealth Group's stock rose after the company announced it is performing as expected and that its Medicare Advantage quality ratings are in line with expectations, alleviating investor concerns despite its year-long decline and past management issues.