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Alignment Healthcare Investigated Over CMS Star Rating Cut and Bonus Eligibility

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 30, 2026, 1:41 PM EDTUpdated Oct 30, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT

CMS downgraded Alignment's key California HMO contract to 3.5 stars, cutting off quality bonus payments. CEO made confident statements in July then refused to comment in September. Stock fell 59% in two months. Law firm probes disclosure adequacy.

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WHAT WE KNOW

CMS downgraded H3815 from 4.0 to 3.5 stars for 2027.