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Alignment Healthcare Earns 4 Stars or Higher for Six of Seven Eligible Medicare Advantage Contracts in CMS 2027 Star Ratings

  • Alignment Healthcare announced its six of seven eligible Medicare Advantage contracts earned 4 Stars or higher in the 2027 CMS Star Ratings.
  • Three specific plans achieved a 4.5-Star Rating across Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, & Texas.
  • The California H3815 HMO contract received a 3.5-Star Rating for 2027.
  • Alignment states the 3.5-Star rating for the H3815 contract does not accurately reflect its evidence-based quality, clinical outcomes, & member experience.
  • The company questions the CMS methodology, citing ongoing industry concerns that the framework fails to consistently reflect care quality or member experience.
  • CEO Dawn Maroney affirmed the company's commitment to quality measurement but argued the current system has drifted from accuracy.
  • Alignment intends to pursue all available administrative remedies & litigation regarding the measures & methodologies used for the H3815 rating.
  • The company remains confident in its care model & strategy to return the California HMO contract to at least a 4-Star Rating.
  • CMS Star Ratings evaluate performance using member feedback, healthcare quality indicators, customer service metrics, & clinical performance measures.
  • The data is based on 2027 Star Ratings published by CMS on October 8, 2026, & plan enrollment as of September 2026.