{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"165184","rtpr_id":"nBw8LcvTXa-20261009","ticker":"HUM","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["HUM"],"title":"Humana Announces Improved CMS Star Ratings with 95 Percent of Medicare Advantage Members in 4-Star or Above Plans for 2027","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-10-09T10:10:00.113Z","article_body":"Humana Announces Improved CMS Star Ratings with 95 Percent of Medicare\nAdvantage Members in 4-Star or Above Plans for 2027\n\n * Significant performance improvement was achieved across all measure\ncategories.\n * The improvement in Star Ratings reflects Humana’s commitment to delivering a\nbetter customer experience and better health outcomes for members.\nHumana Inc.\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humana.com%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=Humana+Inc.&index=2&md5=4a734f52909ef7ff26626421c5d1c2ee)\n(NYSE: HUM), a leading consumer healthcare company focused on helping people\nachieve their best health, today announced improved Star Ratings for 2027,\nhighlighted by 95% of its Medicare Advantage members being enrolled in plans\nrated 4.0 stars or above by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\n(CMS). Additionally, 42% of Humana Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in\n4.5-star plans for 2027.\n\n“We’re extremely proud of these Star Ratings. They’re a direct\nreflection of the hard work that thousands of Humana employees put in\neveryday, helping members get the high-quality care and coordinated support\nthey need to achieve their best health,” said Jim Rechtin, Humana CEO.\n“We’ll keep finding new, better ways to support our members and improve\ntheir experience.”\n\nCMS rates Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans on a 5-star scale every\nyear based on measurements of quality of care, member experience and customer\nservice.\n\nHumana saw significant performance improvement across all measure categories.\nCompared with the prior year, 663,000 more care opportunities were met and\n534,000 additional members completed an annual preventive visit. Humana’s\ntailored member engagement efforts help members access preventive care, which\nresulted in earlier detection and better health outcomes. The member\nengagement included a focus on those overdue for preventive care, which\nresulted in:\n\n * 28,000 members received an overdue mammogram, identifying 600 previously\nundetected breast cancers, many at an earlier stage than they otherwise would\nhave been found;\n * 93,000 members completed an overdue colorectal cancer screening, identifying\n100 previously undetected cases of precancers and cancers; and\n * 73,000 members living with diabetes received an overdue eye exam, identifying\n17,000 previously undetected diagnoses of diabetes-related eye disease, a\nleading cause of vision loss.\n“Helping a member get an overdue screening means identifying a serious\ncondition sooner, when there are more treatment options and better outcomes.\nThat's why Star Ratings matter. Many of the measures are designed to track\nwhether members receive the evidence-based care that helps them stay\nhealthier. Delivering that level of care is central to our commitment to\nclinical excellence. Seeing that impact on our members is what drives our work\nevery day,” said Shantanu Nundy, M.D., Humana’s Chief Medical Officer.\n\nFor 2027, Humana has six MA contracts rated 4.5 stars and 12 MA contracts\nrated 4.0 stars. Compared to the prior year, Humana has 11 additional Medicare\nAdvantage contracts rated 4.0 stars or above. Humana’s PDP contract also\nearned a 4.5 star rating for 2027. The increase in the number of highly-rated\ncontracts further enhances the company’s ability to serve members.\n\nHumana 4.5-Star Rated MA Contracts\n\n * H7617 EMPHESYS INSURANCE COMPANY (AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN,\nKS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA,\nSC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, W A, WV, WI)\n * H4461 CARITEN HEALTH PLAN INC. (AL, AZ, IL, KS, MO, NM, TN, TX)\n * H0028 CHA HMO, INC. (AZ, CO, HI, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE, NM, TX)\n * H1036 HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN, INC. (FL, KY, MS, NC, NV, OR, VA, WA)\n * H0292 HUMANA HEALTH PLAN OF OHIO, INC. (OH, KY)\n * H1951 HUMANA HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN OF LOUISIANA, INC. (LA)\nHumana 4.0-Star Rated MA Contracts\n\n * H5216 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY (AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA,\nID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV,\nOH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY)\n * H8145 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY (AR, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, MT, NC, OK,\nPA, SC, TX, VA, WV, WI)\n * H5525 HUMANA BENEFIT PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC (CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MT, NC,\nOH, OR, PA, SC, WV, WY)\n * H5619 ARCADIAN HEALTH PLAN (AL, AR, CA, ID, IN, KY, ME, NH, OK, SC, VA, WA,\nWV)\n * H6622 HUMANA WI HEALTH ORGANIZATION INSURANCE CORP (KY, MD, MS, MT, NC, NJ,\nNV, OH, OK, PA, VA, WI)\n * H5377 HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. (PA, VA)\n * H2486 HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN OF UTAH, INC. (ID, UT)\n * H1019 CAREPLUS HEALTH PLANS, INC. (FL)\n * H1468 HUMANA BENEFIT PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. (IL)\n * H2463 HUMANA HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. (AZ)\n * H4623 HUMANA REGIONAL HEALTH PLAN, INC. (MO)\n * R5826 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY (FL)\nHumana 4.5-Star Rated PDP Contracts\n\n * S5884 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY & HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY OF NY (National)\nAdditional information about the CMS Star Ratings can be found at:\nwww.medicare.gov\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=www.medicare.gov&index=3&md5=32231fb4fa01f70ba73c2e5499f0a789)\n.\n\nAbout Medicare Advantage Enrollment\n\nThe Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP)\nbegins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7, 2026. During this enrollment\nperiod, people eligible for Medicare can choose Medicare Advantage and\nPrescription Drug Plans for the upcoming year – with coverage that takes\neffect on Jan. 1, 2027.\n\nFor more information about Humana’s 2027 Medicare offerings, visit\nwww.Humana.com/Medicare\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humana.com%2FMedicare&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=www.Humana.com%2FMedicare&index=4&md5=e2e9d3025bd294fe7f649865afae1153)\nor call toll-free 1-800-213-5286 (TTY: 711). Licensed sales agents are\navailable 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, seven days a week.\n\nAbout Humana\n\nHumana (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana\ninsurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier\nfor the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health, delivering\nthe care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading\nto a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families,\nindividuals, military service personnel and communities at large.\n\nLearn more about what we offer at Humana.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humana.com%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=Humana.com&index=5&md5=baf66777d187b4118ecefef183397738)\nand CenterWell.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centerwell.com%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=CenterWell.com&index=6&md5=6b20ceb1ed38f5df975bebf4d29fda1a)\n.\n\nHumana is a Medicare Advantage [HMO, PPO, and PFFS] organization and a\nstand-alone PDP prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in\nany Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Every year, Medicare evaluates\nplans based on a 5-star rating system.\n\nY0040_GCHN8BTEN_M\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261006712100/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261006712100/en/)\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\n\nLisa Stoner\nHumana Investor Relations\n(502) 580-2652\ne-mail: lstamper@humana.com (mailto:lstamper@humana.com)\n\nMark Taylor\nHumana Corporate Communications\n(317) 753-0345\ne-mail: mtaylor108@humana.com (mailto:mtaylor108@humana.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw8LcvTXa-20261009","title":"Humana Announces Improved CMS Star Ratings with 95 Percent of Medicare Advantage Members in 4-Star or Above Plans for 2027","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"HUM","created":"2026-10-09T10:10:00.113Z","tickers":["HUM"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Humana Announces Improved CMS Star Ratings with 95 Percent of Medicare\nAdvantage Members in 4-Star or Above Plans for 2027\n\n * Significant performance improvement was achieved across all measure\ncategories.\n * The improvement in Star Ratings reflects Humana’s commitment to delivering a\nbetter customer experience and better health outcomes for members.\nHumana Inc.\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humana.com%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=Humana+Inc.&index=2&md5=4a734f52909ef7ff26626421c5d1c2ee)\n(NYSE: HUM), a leading consumer healthcare company focused on helping people\nachieve their best health, today announced improved Star Ratings for 2027,\nhighlighted by 95% of its Medicare Advantage members being enrolled in plans\nrated 4.0 stars or above by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\n(CMS). Additionally, 42% of Humana Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in\n4.5-star plans for 2027.\n\n“We’re extremely proud of these Star Ratings. They’re a direct\nreflection of the hard work that thousands of Humana employees put in\neveryday, helping members get the high-quality care and coordinated support\nthey need to achieve their best health,” said Jim Rechtin, Humana CEO.\n“We’ll keep finding new, better ways to support our members and improve\ntheir experience.”\n\nCMS rates Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans on a 5-star scale every\nyear based on measurements of quality of care, member experience and customer\nservice.\n\nHumana saw significant performance improvement across all measure categories.\nCompared with the prior year, 663,000 more care opportunities were met and\n534,000 additional members completed an annual preventive visit. Humana’s\ntailored member engagement efforts help members access preventive care, which\nresulted in earlier detection and better health outcomes. The member\nengagement included a focus on those overdue for preventive care, which\nresulted in:\n\n * 28,000 members received an overdue mammogram, identifying 600 previously\nundetected breast cancers, many at an earlier stage than they otherwise would\nhave been found;\n * 93,000 members completed an overdue colorectal cancer screening, identifying\n100 previously undetected cases of precancers and cancers; and\n * 73,000 members living with diabetes received an overdue eye exam, identifying\n17,000 previously undetected diagnoses of diabetes-related eye disease, a\nleading cause of vision loss.\n“Helping a member get an overdue screening means identifying a serious\ncondition sooner, when there are more treatment options and better outcomes.\nThat's why Star Ratings matter. Many of the measures are designed to track\nwhether members receive the evidence-based care that helps them stay\nhealthier. Delivering that level of care is central to our commitment to\nclinical excellence. Seeing that impact on our members is what drives our work\nevery day,” said Shantanu Nundy, M.D., Humana’s Chief Medical Officer.\n\nFor 2027, Humana has six MA contracts rated 4.5 stars and 12 MA contracts\nrated 4.0 stars. Compared to the prior year, Humana has 11 additional Medicare\nAdvantage contracts rated 4.0 stars or above. Humana’s PDP contract also\nearned a 4.5 star rating for 2027. The increase in the number of highly-rated\ncontracts further enhances the company’s ability to serve members.\n\nHumana 4.5-Star Rated MA Contracts\n\n * H7617 EMPHESYS INSURANCE COMPANY (AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN,\nKS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA,\nSC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, W A, WV, WI)\n * H4461 CARITEN HEALTH PLAN INC. (AL, AZ, IL, KS, MO, NM, TN, TX)\n * H0028 CHA HMO, INC. (AZ, CO, HI, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE, NM, TX)\n * H1036 HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN, INC. (FL, KY, MS, NC, NV, OR, VA, WA)\n * H0292 HUMANA HEALTH PLAN OF OHIO, INC. (OH, KY)\n * H1951 HUMANA HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN OF LOUISIANA, INC. (LA)\nHumana 4.0-Star Rated MA Contracts\n\n * H5216 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY (AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA,\nID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV,\nOH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY)\n * H8145 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY (AR, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, MT, NC, OK,\nPA, SC, TX, VA, WV, WI)\n * H5525 HUMANA BENEFIT PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC (CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MT, NC,\nOH, OR, PA, SC, WV, WY)\n * H5619 ARCADIAN HEALTH PLAN (AL, AR, CA, ID, IN, KY, ME, NH, OK, SC, VA, WA,\nWV)\n * H6622 HUMANA WI HEALTH ORGANIZATION INSURANCE CORP (KY, MD, MS, MT, NC, NJ,\nNV, OH, OK, PA, VA, WI)\n * H5377 HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC. (PA, VA)\n * H2486 HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN OF UTAH, INC. (ID, UT)\n * H1019 CAREPLUS HEALTH PLANS, INC. (FL)\n * H1468 HUMANA BENEFIT PLAN OF ILLINOIS, INC. (IL)\n * H2463 HUMANA HEALTH PLAN OF TEXAS, INC. (AZ)\n * H4623 HUMANA REGIONAL HEALTH PLAN, INC. (MO)\n * R5826 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY (FL)\nHumana 4.5-Star Rated PDP Contracts\n\n * S5884 HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY & HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY OF NY (National)\nAdditional information about the CMS Star Ratings can be found at:\nwww.medicare.gov\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicare.gov%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=www.medicare.gov&index=3&md5=32231fb4fa01f70ba73c2e5499f0a789)\n.\n\nAbout Medicare Advantage Enrollment\n\nThe Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP)\nbegins Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7, 2026. During this enrollment\nperiod, people eligible for Medicare can choose Medicare Advantage and\nPrescription Drug Plans for the upcoming year – with coverage that takes\neffect on Jan. 1, 2027.\n\nFor more information about Humana’s 2027 Medicare offerings, visit\nwww.Humana.com/Medicare\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humana.com%2FMedicare&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=www.Humana.com%2FMedicare&index=4&md5=e2e9d3025bd294fe7f649865afae1153)\nor call toll-free 1-800-213-5286 (TTY: 711). Licensed sales agents are\navailable 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, seven days a week.\n\nAbout Humana\n\nHumana (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana\ninsurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier\nfor the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health, delivering\nthe care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading\nto a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families,\nindividuals, military service personnel and communities at large.\n\nLearn more about what we offer at Humana.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humana.com%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=Humana.com&index=5&md5=baf66777d187b4118ecefef183397738)\nand CenterWell.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centerwell.com%2F&esheet=54617234&newsitemid=20261006712100&lan=en-US&anchor=CenterWell.com&index=6&md5=6b20ceb1ed38f5df975bebf4d29fda1a)\n.\n\nHumana is a Medicare Advantage [HMO, PPO, and PFFS] organization and a\nstand-alone PDP prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in\nany Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Every year, Medicare evaluates\nplans based on a 5-star rating system.\n\nY0040_GCHN8BTEN_M\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261006712100/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261006712100/en/)\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:\n\nLisa Stoner\nHumana Investor Relations\n(502) 580-2652\ne-mail: lstamper@humana.com (mailto:lstamper@humana.com)\n\nMark Taylor\nHumana Corporate Communications\n(317) 753-0345\ne-mail: mtaylor108@humana.com (mailto:mtaylor108@humana.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-09T10:10:00.151621193Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791540600151},"received_at":"2026-10-09T10:10:00.204Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261006712100/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"153582","press_release_id":"165184","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Health Care Providers & Services","sector":"Health Care"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Humana announced improved CMS Star Ratings for 2027, with 95% of Medicare Advantage members enrolled in plans rated 4.0 stars or above and 42% in 4.5-star plans.\n\nThe company has six MA contracts rated 4.5 stars and 12 rated 4.0 stars, 11 more highly-rated contracts than the prior year; its PDP contract also earned 4.5 stars.\n\nQuality gains were tied to member engagement: 663,000 more care opportunities met and 534,000 additional annual preventive visits, including screenings that detected hundreds of previously undiagnosed cancers and eye disease.\n\nHigher star ratings support CMS quality bonus payments and stronger positioning heading into the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 annual election period.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":true,"suggestedAngle":"Star Ratings recovery boosts Humana's 2027 CMS bonus revenue and AEP competitive position."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"pdp_contract_rating":"4.5 stars","contracts_rated_40_stars":12,"contracts_rated_45_stars":6,"pct_members_45star_plans":"42%","pct_members_4star_or_above":"95%","additional_care_opportunities_met":663000,"additional_annual_preventive_visits":534000,"additional_4star_plus_contracts_vs_prior_year":11}},"quotedText":"We're extremely proud of these Star Ratings. 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