U.S. News & World Report Names the 2027 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare

Independent, data-driven ratings help seniors compare top Medicare Advantage and Part D plans during annual Open Enrollment.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care ratings and consumer advice, today published its 2027 ratings for the Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage and Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Part D.

Designed to assist Medicare-eligible beneficiaries during the annual Open Enrollment period, U.S. News' annual evaluation compares insurance companies offering medical coverage and prescription drug benefits. Medicare annual Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, for coverage effective January 1, 2027.

"With health insurance companies adjusting their coverage areas for 2027, Americans need reliable information when comparing their health care options," said Jordan Derk, Ph.D., Senior Care Researcher at U.S. News. "U.S. News' 2027 ratings analyze performance data across top insurance companies so Medicare beneficiaries can compare quality and make informed decisions during the Open Enrollment window."

For the 2027 edition of Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage, U.S. News considered Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) data and quality measure results for every evaluated insurance company's Medicare Advantage health coverage for the 2027 calendar year. U.S. News, in consultation with industry experts, selected 31 CMS quality measures and assigned each measure a weight reflecting its relevance to consumers. The results for a provider's offerings were averaged together, with greater weight assigned to coverage options having the most seniors enrolled.

The Best Medicare Insurance Companies of 2027 include:

* Best Medicare Advantage Companies: Aetna Medicare; Devoted Health; Humana Inc.; Kaiser Permanente; UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

* Best Medicare Part D Companies: Centene; Humana Inc.

The 2027 edition also highlights the Best Medicare Advantage Companies in each state.

Beyond overall performance, U.S. News recognized leading insurers across key consumer-value categories:

* Best for Screening & Prevention: Aetna Medicare; Kaiser Permanente

* Best for Care Continuity: Aetna Medicare; Kaiser Permanente

* Highest Satisfaction (MA): Aetna Medicare; Elevance Health, Inc.; Kaiser Permanente; UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

* Highest Satisfaction (Part D): Health Care Service Corporation

For complete details on ratings and evaluation criteria, visit the U.S. News Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Methodology.

For more information, visit Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage. For guidance on selecting coverage, read U.S. News' guide on How to Choose the Best Medicare Advantage Plan for 2027. Beneficiaries can also access the U.S. News Medicare Email Selection Guide to help older Americans evaluate coverage for themselves or a loved one.

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