HealthMetrix Research Selects 2027 Medicare Advantage Plans for Exceptional Benefit Value & Overall Performance

Humana, Devoted Health, Aetna, Alignment Health

Among Leading Multi-State Medicare Advantage Plans

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare Advantage+Part D plans in 45 states and Puerto Rico will be recognized for exceptional value in the design of their medical and Part D prescription drug benefits available effective January 1. The 2027 Senior Choice Gold Award recipients were selected from Medicare Advantage plans across over 100 markets based on cost-sharing analysis conducted by HealthMetrix Research Inc. posted on MedicareNewsWatch.com. The 2027 Senior Choice Gold Award selections include recognition for plans achieving at least 3.5-star overall ratings for quality and performance as reported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

According to HealthMetrix Research Inc. president Alan Mittermaier:

"The continuing concerns about inflation and its impact on health care out-of-pocket costs weighs heavily on Medicare beneficiaries regardless of socioeconomic status. The annual Senior Choice Gold Award highlights both forward-looking 2027 cost-sharing along with past quality and performance ratings. Each award recipient has demonstrated the commitment to excellence in the design of their 2027 Medicare plan benefits, copayments, deductibles and premiums including the Part D prescription drug benefits. Approximately 80% of the award recipients also achieved at least 4-star overall CMS ratings for exceptional performance. HealthMetrix Research understands the importance of providing this independent recognition as Medicare beneficiaries consider their 2027 Medicare Advantage+Part D options."

The award criteria were based on 2027 core benefits and cost-sharing features approved by Medicare for the selected plans as published on Medicare Plan Finder ( www.Medicare.gov). These include applicable plan copayments, deductibles and premiums adjusted for beneficiaries' health status (Excellent, Good, Poor) and utilization of healthcare services. The HealthMetrix Research cost-sharing analysis is available at www.MedicareNewsWatch.com. HealthMetrix Research neither recommends nor endorses specific Medicare Advantage plans.

The following 23 Medicare Advantage sponsors are recognized for "Excellence in 2027 Medicare Benefits Value & Performance".

2027 Senior Choice Gold Award Recipients

Aetna

9 Markets

CT, IN, MI, MN, ND, NY, PA, SD

Alignment Health Plan

9 Markets

AZ, NC, NV, TX

Alterwood Advantage

1 Market

Astiva Health

2 Markets

Capital Health Plan

1 Market

CarePlus Health Plans

1 Market

Dean Health Plan

1 Market

Devoted Health

22 Markets

AL, FL, GA, IA, KY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX

Doctors Healthcare

1 Market

EmblemHealth

2 Markets

Excellus

1 Market

Freedom Health

1 Market

Global Health

2 Market

HealthSpring

1 Market

Highmark

1 Market

Humana

33 Markets

AR, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MO, MS, NE, NJ, NV, NM, OR, SC, UT, VA, WA, WI

Imperial Health Plan

10 Markets

Kaiser Permanente

1 Market

MetroPlus Health Plan

1 Market

Peak Health

2 Markets

Triple-S

1 Market

Puerto Rico

Ultimate Health Plans

5 Markets

United Healthcare

4 Markets

NH, RI, SC, TX

Contact: Alan Mittermaier, President HealthMetrix Research Inc., 614-236-8345

SOURCE HealthMetrix Research Inc.