Celebrating Excellence: UnitedHealthcare's 2026 Star Ratings
We're thrilled to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released our 2026 Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. Our performance is a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality benefits, access to care, and exceptional member experiences.
Key Highlights:
- 78% of our Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in 4-star plans or higher
- 40% of members are in 4.5-star plans, demonstrating our dedication to excellence
- We’ve now led the industry in members in 4+ star plans for nine years1
These outstanding results are a direct reflection of our focus on providing quality care and our collaboration with you to ensure our members are enrolled in plans that best fit their needs. We're proud to work together to help people live healthier lives.
What this means for you:
As a valued partner, it's essential to communicate the 2026 Star Ratings for the plans you present during sales events, one-on-one appointments, and telephonic interactions. You'll be required to:
- Use updated Star Ratings information within 21 calendar days of the release (starting Oct. 30, 2025).
- Distribute the 2026 Star Ratings information from Medicare.gov with the Enrollment Guide. Updated Enrollment Guides will be available to order on the Sales Material Portal in early November.
- Reference the new information at the point of sale.
By working together, we can continue to deliver exceptional results and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. Thank you for your partnership and commitment to our shared mission.
1 Per https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Prescription-Drug-Coverage/PrescriptionDrugCovGenIn/PerformanceData as of October 9, 2025 (file titled 2026 Star Ratings Data Tables (ZIP) (accessed Oct 10, 2025))

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