U.S. News and World Report recently revealed its state-by-state rankings of the top Medicare Advantage insurers, relying on CMS star ratings. Plans achieving at least three stars from CMS, with an average rating of 4.5 stars or higher within their state, earned the title of “Best Insurance Companies.” Noteworthy insurers included Humana, Essence Healthcare, and Kaiser Permanente, among others. This comprehensive list showcases the best Medicare Advantage options available in each state, providing valuable insights for Medicare beneficiaries.
U.S. News provides valuable insights into the top Medicare Advantage insurers across the nation, offering a comprehensive assessment of the best plans available in each state. These rankings are a helpful resource for individuals seeking high-quality healthcare coverage tailored to their specific location and needs. By leveraging this information, consumers can make informed decisions to ensure they receive the best possible care and benefits through their Medicare Advantage plans.
U.S. News and World Report recently unveiled its comprehensive list of the leading Medicare Advantage insurers across all states. The rankings are meticulously curated based on the star ratings assigned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to each Medicare Advantage plan. Plans achieving a minimum three out of five-star rating by CMS, along with an average rating of 4.5 stars or higher within their respective states, earn the prestigious title of “Best Insurance Companies” according to U.S. News.
Below, you’ll find the top-rated Medicare Advantage plans in each state. Insurers distinguished as “Best Insurance Companies” by U.S. News are indicated with an asterisk (*):
Alabama: Viva Medicare*
Arizona: Humana
Arkansas: Essence Healthcare*
California: Sharp Health Plan*
Colorado: Select Health*, Kaiser Permanente*
Connecticut: Humana*
Delaware: Humana
District of Columbia: Humana*
Florida: Baycare Health*, Capital Health Plan*, Devoted Health*, Freedom Health*, Healthsun Health Plans*, Leon Health Plans*, Optimum Healthcare.*, Simply Healthcare Plans*
Georgia: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee*
Hawaii: Humana
Idaho: Blue Cross of Idaho*, Select Health*
Illinois: Essence Healthcare*, HealthPartners UnityPoint Health*, Quartz Medicare Advantage*, WellFirst Health*
Indiana: Essence Healthcare*
Iowa: HealthPartners UnityPoint Health*, Quartz Medicare Advantage*, Sanford Health Plan*
Kansas: Aetna
Kentucky: Essence Healthcare*
Louisiana: Humana*
Maine: Martin’s Point Generations Advantage*
Maryland: Humana*
Massachusetts: Humana*, Tufts Health Plan*
Michigan: Health Alliance Plan Senior Plus*, PHP Medicare*
Minnesota: Allina Health | Aetna Medicare*, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota*, Humana*, PrimeWest Health*, Quartz Medicare Advantage*, South Country Health Alliance*
Mississippi: Humana*
Missouri: Essence Healthcare*, NHC Advantage*, WellFirst Health*
Montana: Humana
Nebraska: Humana
Nevada: Select Health*
New Hampshire: Martin’s Point Generations Advantage*
New Jersey: Humana
New Mexico: Humana*
New York: CDPHP Medicare Advantage*, Independent Health*
North Carolina: Alignment Health Plan*, Experience Health*, FirstMedicare Direct*
North Dakota: NextBlue of North Dakota*, Sanford Health Plan*
Ohio: Devoted Health*, Medical Mutual of Ohio*, PrimeTime Health Plan*, SummaCare Medicare Advantage Plans*, UPMC for Life*.
Oklahoma: GlobalHealth*
Oregon: Humana*
Pennsylvania: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield*, UPMC for Life*
Rhode Island: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island*
South Carolina: NHC Advantage*
South Dakota: Sanford Health Plan*
Tennessee: BlueCrossBlueShield of Tennessee*, Humana*, NHC Advantage*
Texas: Devoted Health*, KelseyCare Advantage*
Utah: Select Health*, Humana*
Virginia: Humana
Vermont: Humana*
Washington: Humana
West Virginia: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield*, West Virginia Senior Advantage*
Wisconsin: Dean Advantage, Prevea360 Medicare Advantage*; HealthPartners*; Network Health Medicare Advantage Plans*; Quartz Medicare Advantage*; UCare*
Wyoming: Humana
