Medicare Advantage star ratings decline: 5 things to know

Becker's Healthcare October 10, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Average Medicare Advantage star ratings declined for the third year in a row, according to CMS data published Oct. 10.

The average Medicare Advantage star rating for 2025 is 3.92, down from 4.07 in 2024.

Plans must earn a rating of 4 or higher to receive bonus payments from CMS. 2025 star ratings affect the quality bonus payments plans receive in 2026.

Here are five things to know about the star ratings:

1. Just seven plans received a five-star rating in 2025, down from 38 in 2024.
2. Around 40% of Medicare Advantage-Part D plans received four stars or higher. Around 62% of MA-PD enrollees are in plans rating four or higher, according to CMS.
3. CMS did...

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