Healthcare DIVE September 9, 2025
Rebecca Pifer

The healthcare behemoth expects to have roughly 78% of its MA enrollees in plans rated four stars or higher, a key cutoff for valuable bonuses in the privatized Medicare program.

Dive Brief:

  • UnitedHealth expects to have roughly 78% of its Medicare Advantage enrollees in plans rated four stars or above next year, the healthcare behemoth disclosed Tuesday in a securities filing.
  • The percentage of members in the high-performing plans — which yield valuable bonuses — has stayed largely flat compared to 2025, according to analysts. But it’s still a positive development for UnitedHealth, and a good sign for other managed care companies in MA, many of which have struggled to reach stricter star ratings thresholds.
  • UnitedHealth’s stock rose roughly...

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