The Rankings
The best Medicare Advantage plans, ranked
Every option we've reviewed, scored on the same 100-point rubric and ordered best-first. No brand pays for placement — the number is the one we calculated.
- Editor's Choice 1
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage
The gold standard for coordinated care — if you live in its footprint.
4.7 - 2
- 3
UnitedHealthcare (AARP) Medicare Advantage
The biggest network in the country, wrapped in the AARP brand.
4.2 - 4
Aetna Medicare Advantage
A strong value play with a CVS pharmacy edge — if your local plan rates well.
4.0 - 5
- 6
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
A trusted brand and good networks — but quality is a state-by-state lottery.
3.5 - 7
How we score
Our methodology
Every Medicare Advantage plans runs the same gauntlet. We weight what actually matters to readers, convert it to a 100-point score, and re-test on a fixed schedule.
Value for money
What you pay against what you actually get — not just the sticker number.
Coverage & quality
Breadth and depth of what is on offer, stress-tested against real-world needs.
Service & support
How easy it is to get help when something goes wrong, and how fast.
Transparency
Clear terms, no surprise costs, and honest marketing. Hidden catches cost points.