PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Tammy Brownfield
tammy.m.brownfield@kp.org
October 29, 2026
Highest-rated Medicare health plan in Hawaii
Kaiser Permanente’s long-standing integrated care model earns 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
HONOLULU — Kaiser Permanente of Hawaii’s Medicare Advantage health plan earned 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in its 2027 star ratings.
Kaiser Permanente of Hawaii's Medicare health plan is tied for the highest rating in the state and has been highly rated for 17 consecutive years (2011–2027).
The high rating reflects the expert medicine, seamless care, and outstanding service Kaiser Permanente of Hawaii provides to nearly 37,000 Medicare members across the state. For the third year in a row, all Kaiser Permanente Medicare plans are rated 4 stars or higher.
Ratings reflect high-quality care and service
Every year, CMS publishes Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) ratings. Consumers can use the ratings to compare the quality of Medicare plans.
CMS evaluates several key areas of care and service to determine star ratings, including how well health plans help members stay healthy and manage ongoing health conditions. CMS also considers member experiences, customer service, access to care, and pharmacy services.
“Delivering high-quality care means continually improving both our members’ health outcomes and their experience with us,” said Karen Ching, MD, associate area medical director of quality for Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. “Our 4.5-star rating reflects our teams’ dedication to working together to help members stay healthy, manage ongoing conditions, and get the care they need.”
Enrolling in a Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan
Open enrollment for all 2027 Medicare health plans begins October 15 and runs through December 7, 2026.
Medicare beneficiaries can learn more about the CMS star ratings and Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare health plans by visiting kp.org/medicarestars.
