Becker's Healthcare October 10, 2025
Elizabeth Casolo

CMS released its Medicare Advantage star ratings for 2026 Oct. 9.

Strong ratings, with five stars being the highest score, lead to plans earning quality bonus payments. Eighteen plans achieved this status, versus only seven last year.

These are the 18 top-performing, five-star plans, according to CMS:

Devoted Health

  • Devoted Health Plan of Florida – Contract H1290
  • Devoted Health Plan of North Carolina – Contract H5299
  • Devoted Health Plan of Texas – Contract H7993

UnitedHealth Group

  • Care Improvement Plus South Central Insurance Co. (UnitedHealthcare) – Contract H3256
  • Sierra Health and Life Insurance Co. (UnitedHealthcare) – Contract H5652

Independent Health Association

  • Independent Health Association – Contract H3362

Elevance Health

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