Humana and UnitedHealthcare scored the highest median ratings of the nation's six largest payers in CMS' 2023 Medicare Advantage star ratings, according to CMS data.
CMS released the ratings Oct. 6. The average star rating among plans, weighted by enrollment, was 4.15 stars, down from 4.37 stars in 2022, according to CMS.
These numbers are from CMS Part C and Part D performance data. Plans without star ratings or that are too new to have ratings were excluded.
Here is how the six largest payers fared in the 2023 star ratings:
Aetna:
Highest rating: 4.5
Lowest rating: 3.5
Median rating: 3.5
Total number of MA contracts: 37
Centene:
Highest rating: 4
Lowest rating: 2
Median rating: 3
Total number of MA contracts: 55
Cigna:
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 2.5
Median rating: 3.5
Total number of MA contracts: 14
Elevance Health
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 2.5
Median rating: 3.5
Total number of MA contracts: 35
Humana
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 3
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 41
UnitedHealthcare
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 2.5
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 74