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Friday, October 30, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicare & Seniors

Centene sues Medicare over star ratings it says cost $448 million

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Centene, which runs Wellcare plans, says CMS used 17 measures that a court already rejected in another insurer's case when scoring its 2027 Medicare Advantage ratings. It wants the ratings redone and low-rating warnings removed from two contracts on Medicare Plan Finder. No court has ruled yet.

Source: Insurance Business

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