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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.
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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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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.