Key Takeaways CVS' Aetna secured top-tier 2026 Medicare ratings, with 81% of members in 4-star or higher plans.CVS shares jumped 1.6% post-announcement, extending a 73.5% year-to-date rally.Aetna's 2026 MA plans expand to 43 states, offering $0 premiums and broad benefit access.On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the 2026 Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (“MAPD”) plans. The five-star rating system evaluates Medicare health care and drug plans to en ...

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CVS Health said on Thursday that its Aetna insurance business has over 81% of members in Medicare Advantage plans that are rated 4 stars or higher for 2026. ...

Core Insights - Aetna, a CVS Health company, reported that over 81% of its Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in 2026 MAPD plans rated 4 stars or higher by CMS, with over 63% in 4.5-star plans [1][2] - Aetna's strong performance in Star Ratings reflects its commitment to providing exceptional care and health outcomes for Medicare Advantage members [2] - Aetna continues to rank among the top tier of large publicly traded companies in CMS Star Ratings, demonstrating its leadership in high-quality Medicare solutions [2][3] Company Performance - Aetna's H5522 contract serves over 1.3 million Employer Group Medicare Advantage members and has achieved 4.5 stars for 14 consecutive years [7] - The H5521 contract, serving 1.1 million Individual Medicare Advantage members, also achieved 4.5 stars, maintaining its performance from the previous year [7] - Other contracts, such as H3959 and H1609, have also shown strong performance, with H1609 improving by half a star year over year [7] Industry Context - The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period for 2026 runs from October 15 to December 7, 2025, providing an opportunity for members to evaluate their options [3] - Aetna serves over 37 million people through various health insurance products, including highly rated Medicare Advantage offerings [5][6]

, /PRNewswire/ --Â Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), announced today that over 81 percent of its Medicare Advantage (MA) members are in 2026 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans that are rated 4 stars or higher (out of 5 stars) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Additionally, over 63 percent of Aetna Medicare Advantage members are in a 4.5-star plan for 2026. "This year's Star Ratings reflect Aetna's strong fundamentals and unwavering commitment to delivering except ...

Key Takeaways CVS' Aetna is expanding its Clinical Collaboration program to 10 hospitals by the end of 2025.The initiative embeds CVS Aetna nurses to support Medicare Advantage members after discharge.CVS drives Aetna's margin recovery while using AI and streamlining cancer care approvals.CVS Health’s (CVS) insurance arm, Aetna, has announced that it is expanding the Aetna Clinical Collaboration (“ACC”) program to 10 hospitals by the end of 2025. The initiative embeds Aetna nurses within hospitals to help M ...

Omnicare, a former Cincinnati-based Fortune 500 company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas after being hit with a nearly $1 billion civil judgment this summer. Drugstore giant CVS Health, the parent company that acquired Omnicare for $12.7 billion in 2015, hinted it might sell off the specialty pharmacy services operation. “(The company) intends to use this process to address other financial challenges … to evaluate its restructuring options, including the implementation of a standal ...

A subtle transformation is occurring in the $500 billion Medicare Advantage market that could quietly change who makes the most money in 2027. The new 2026 star ratings, which decide how much money the government gives to insurers as bonuses, show that the biggest companies in the industry are taking different approaches. Humana  (HUM) , the second-largest Medicare Advantage provider, made big improvements to its quality mix that could mean hundreds of millions of dollars more in rebate money. At the sa ...

Key TakeawaysBrazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad indicated the possibility of bilateral discussions during the upcoming G-20 meeting and reported a positive interaction between President Lula and former President Trump, with further talks potentially occurring with Bessent next week.San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly conveyed that an AI bubble would likely not pose a threat to financial stability, highlighting the technology's potential to enhance national productivity without leading t ...

Leading health insurers announced Wednesday that they will scale back their Medicare Advantage offerings next year as the health insurance industry braces for decreases in government reimbursement. The U.S. government has been cutting back payments on Medicare Advantage since 2024 to reduce spending. Medicare Advantage is a privately-run insurance program that serves people aged 65 and above as well as those with disabilities.CVS Health's Aetna insurance business said its prescription drug plans will be ava ...