The federal government will increase payments to private Medicare insurers by 2.48 percent in 2027, far more than it initially proposed.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said on April 6 that the finalized rate will translate into more than $13 billion in additional payments to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans next year. In January, the agency had proposed a much smaller average increase of 0.09 percent, or about $700 million.
CMS said the 2.48 percent figure includes several factors affecting payments, including growth in underlying costs, 2026 Star Ratings that will determine 2027 quality bonus payments, and risk-adjustment updates. When estimated risk-score trends are included, the agency said, the overall payment increase will amount to 4.98 percent….
CMS Boosts 2027 Medicare Advantage Payments
