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HEALTH POLICY & CARE • UNITED STATES

UnitedHealthcare and Humana to discontinue Medicare Advantage plans affecting about 1 million

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UnitedHealthcare and Humana are discontinuing Medicare Advantage plans that will affect about 1 million people, according to The Hill. The plans being cut are primarily PPOs, which generally offer more flexible provider networks.

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Why it matters

People enrolled in affected plans may need to choose other coverage, and provider access may differ under another plan. The reports attribute the insurers’ decision to higher costs and increased use of care.