The Latest Breaking News from Humana

Humana faces a Medicare Advantage crisis as downgraded star ratings threaten senior insurance coverage and reshape the 2026 healthcare market.

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) lost a legal battle challenging cuts to its Medicare Advantage bonus payments, raising concerns over billions in potential revenue.

Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans might be losing their plan as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna (CVS Health) scale back offerings for 2026.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.45%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.44%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.46%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

While Humana has notably underperformed the broader healthcare sector over the past year, it has outperformed recently, and analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) rose +0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

While Humana stock seems to be regaining momentum lately, it is still underperforming the broader market, keeping analysts cautiously optimistic about its prospects.

As the healthcare landscape evolves with new legislation and shifting demographics, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is adapting to these changes through strategic adjustments. This adaptability is reflected in their second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded analysts’ expectations despite a decline in adjusted EPS compared to last year.

Humana, the second-largest provider of Medicare Advantage Plans, has pledged to streamline the often frustrating Prior Authorization process.

Prior authorization is a process health insurers use to determine whether they will cover a prescription, medical procedure, or service.