CMS 2027 Star Ratings: Humana rises, Alignment slips as bonus stakes come into view
Humana rose after its main plan regained 4 stars; Alignment fell as its biggest plan dropped to 3.5.
Humana rose after its main plan regained 4 stars; Alignment fell as its biggest plan dropped to 3.5.
Management cited Star-rating limits, HEI frustration, and a small cost rise.
A whistleblower has accused Medicare Advantage insurer Alignment Healthcare of misclassifying expenses to inflate earnings.
Trump's CMS proposes minimal 0.09% Medicare payment increase for 2027, far below Wall Street's 4-6% expectations, while eliminating controversial billing practices.