Policy· Brief · October 8, 2026, 6:01 PM ET

CMS releases 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the 2027 Star Ratings on October 8, 2026, and the ratings will impact 2028 MA quality bonus payments. Approximately 37% of MA-PD contracts (188 contracts) earned four stars or higher, and 27% of PDPs (11 contracts) received four or more stars for 2027.

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