U.S. News Names 2027 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare

U.S. News & World Report published its 2027 ratings for the Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D on October 15, 2026. These evaluations are designed to assist Medicare-eligible beneficiaries in comparing their health and prescription drug insurance choices during the annual Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 to December 7 for coverage beginning January 1, 2027.

The publication utilized data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its evaluation. U.S. News analyzed 31 CMS quality measures, weighting them according to their relevance to consumers. Coverage options with the largest number of enrolled seniors were assigned greater weight in the assessment.

For Medicare Advantage, the companies recognized as best for 2027 include Aetna Medicare, Devoted Health, Humana Inc., Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealth Group, Inc. For Medicare Part D, Centene and Humana Inc. were rated as the top companies.

In addition to overall performance, U.S. News also highlighted top insurers in key consumer-value categories, such as Screening & Prevention, Care Continuity, and Highest Satisfaction for both Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. Comprehensive details on the rating methodology and results are available on the U.S. News website.