Humana Inc. has forecast its 2026 annual profit below Wall Street estimates, anticipating a significant impact from lower quality ratings on its Medicare Advantage plans. The health insurer expects to lose millions in bonus payments from the U.S. government due to these ratings. Humana stated that its conservative outlook for 2026 reflects the dynamic environment.
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Humana offers downbeat 2026 forecast as lower quality ratings weigh
Humana Inc. has forecast its 2026 annual profit below Wall Street estimates, anticipating a significant impact from lower quality ratings on its Medicare Advantage plans. The health insurer expects to lose millions in bonus payments from the U.S. government due to these ratings. Humana stated that its conservative outlook for 2026 reflects the dynamic environment.