Centene has filed a lawsuit against the US Centres for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) over its 2027 Medicare Advantage star ratings, according to Healthcare Dive. The insurer joins other companies seeking to have their quality scores recalculated, aiming to secure hundreds of millions of dollars in additional payments.
This dispute matters for health insurers and financial leaders, as star ratings directly influence bonus payments and regulatory standing. The legal action signals ongoing tension between insurers and the regulator over quality metrics and funding.
