Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Boost UnitedHealth and Centene Amid Legal Battles

Recent adjustments in Medicare Advantage star ratings by CMS have significantly impacted major insurers UnitedHealth and Centene, enhancing their contracts and financial prospects for 2025. UnitedHealth saw three contracts exceed the four-star threshold, unlocking performance bonuses, while Centene’s ratings improved, crucial for its expansion opportunities. These changes follow legal challenges against CMS regarding the fairness of the original ratings, underscoring the importance of star ratings in the competitive Medicare Advantage market.