CMS awarded Clover Health's PPO Medicare Advantage plans a 5-Star rating and its HMO plan a 4.5-Star rating for 2027.

US · 2026-10-08

1. Step 1 · The triggerCMS awards Clover Health's PPO Medicare Advantage plans a 5-Star rating (with 20 measures excluded due to ongoing litigation), directly increasing quality bonus payments and enabling year-round marketing.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onHigher Star Ratings make Clover's plans more attractive to Medicare beneficiaries, driving enrollment growth and improving revenue visibility.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onRival Medicare Advantage insurers face competitive pressure to match quality or adjust pricing, potentially impacting their own member retention and profitability.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS healthcare SMEs see shifting contract opportunities and reimbursement flows as Clover's higher-rated plans expand and competitors respond.

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Source: SEC EDGAR — Current filings

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