As the 2025 calendar year closes out, Medicare Advantage (MA) leaders are continuing to evaluate the potential impact of a proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would significantly reshape the MA and Part D Star Ratings program. Here, we break down the most impactful changes, evaluate how they would impact overall Star Ratings outcomes, and offer recommendations for MA plan leaders to consider in their 2026 and 2027 strategies.
As the 2025 calendar year closes out, Medicare Advantage (MA) leaders are continuing to evaluate the potential impact of a proposed rule released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would significantly reshape the MA and Part D Star Ratings program. Here, we break down the most impactful changes, evaluate how they would impact overall Star Ratings outcomes, and offer recommendations for MA plan leaders to consider in their 2026 and 2027 strategies.
