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Two Major Insurers Discontinuing Medicare Advantage Plans Affecting 1 Million
What happened
UnitedHealthcare and Humana are discontinuing certain Medicare Advantage plans, with insurers saying the changes will affect approximately 1 million seniors. The plans being discontinued are primarily Preferred Provider Organizations, which offer more flexible provider networks. Affected enrollees will need to find new coverage.
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CBS News emphasizes the insurers' stated reasons, reporting the cuts come "amid higher costs and a spike in utilization."
- CBSMedicare Advantage plans cut for 1 million seniors, insurers sayCBS News · Lean Left
Center outlets quote concerns about impact, with Newsweek stating "the consequences could be significant" for seniors who must find new coverage, while The Hill focuses on the plan type being discontinued.
- NWUnited, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan Cuts Expected to Hit 1M AmericansNewsweek · Center
- HILUnitedHealthcare, Humana Medicare Advantage cancellations to affect 1 millionThe Hill · Center
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