CMS released 2023 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. Experts say methodology changes and the end of pandemic emergency provisions caused the drops.
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.
Aetna:
2023
Highest rating: 4.5
Lowest rating: 3.5
Median rating: 3.5
Total number of MA contracts: 37
2022
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 3
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 36
Centene:
2023
Highest rating: 4
Lowest rating: 2
Median rating: 3
Total number of MA contracts: 55
2022
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 2.5
Median rating: 3.5
Total number of MA contracts : 46
Cigna:
2023
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 2.5
Median rating: 3.5
Total number of MA contracts: 14
2022
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating 3.5
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 13
Elevance Health
2023
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 2.5
Median rating: 3.5
Total number of MA contracts: 35
2022
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 3
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 28
Humana
2023
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 3
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 41
2022
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 3.5
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 41
UnitedHealthcare
2023
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 2.5
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 74
2022
Highest rating: 5
Lowest rating: 3.5
Median rating: 4
Total number of MA contracts: 67
