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Alignment Healthcare says California HMO H3815 drops to 3.5-Star for 2027; other plans retain 4.0+
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Alignment Healthcare expects its California HMO H3815 to receive a 3.5-Star rating for 2027, down from 4.0 in 2026, while six other eligible plans are expected to remain 4.0-Star or higher. Key Highlights: CMS 2027 Stars: H3815 projected at 3.5-Stars (was 4.0 in 2026), affecting ~75% of membership. Cause: Decline mainly due to higher industry cut points and weaker HOS and Part D triple-weighted measures. CMS retroactively removed bonus calculations for the Health Equity…