Health Insurance News Will Big Health Insurers Expand 2025 Medicare Advantage Footprints

Medicare Advantage plans to gain $13 billion under Trump changes to star ratings

Medicare Advantage insurers scored a Thanksgiving gift, as President Trump’s Medicare agency added back a bonus system that rewards health plans with consistently high marks. Read More

Major health insurers like Humana, UnitedHealth are cutting broker commissions to avoid costly Medicare enrollees

Major health insurers are taking drastic steps to discourage older adults from signing up for their private Medicare plans as they seek to boost profits, drawing the ire of insurance brokers and state ... Read More

4 big Medicare Part D and Advantage changes for 2025

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage are undergoing some of their most consequential shifts in years, and the 2025 plan year is where many of those changes crystallize. I focus here on four ... Read More

U.S. health insurers reduce Medicare Advantage operations in 2026

CVS Health, Humana and UnitedHealth Group will pull back on Medicare Advantage offerings next year, the companies said today, as the health insurance industry braces for more decreases in government ... Read More

Major health insurers scaling back Medicare Advantage offerings in 2026

Leading health insurers announced Wednesday that they will scale back their Medicare Advantage offerings next year as the health insurance industry braces for decreases in government reimbursement. Read More

Medicare Advantage Cuts: Insurers Scale Back Plans and Perks for 2026

As medical costs rise, Medicare Advantage plans face significant restructuring. Insurers are reducing plan offerings and cutting back on supplemental benefits like dental and OTC perks. This shift ... Read More

Health insurers reduce Medicare Advantage options in '26

CVS Health, Humana and UnitedHealth Group will pull back on Medicare Advantage offerings next year, the companies said on Wednesday, as the health insurance industry braces for more decreases in ... Read More

Elevance Health’s Profits Eclipse $1.1 Billion Despite Rising Costs

Elevance Health Tuesday said third quarter net income rose to nearly $1.2 billion despite rising costs in its government-subsidized health insurance plans including Medicare Advantage. Like many of ... Read More

Don't Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan Until You Read This: 5 Trade-Offs Few Discuss

Medicare Advantage plans are increasingly popular for their affordable premiums and extra benefits, but they have restrictions on care and can change frequently. Read More

Will Your County Lose Medicare Advantage Coverage in 2026? Key Insights You Need to Know

Health insurers are pulling out of the Medicare Advantage market. Discover which areas will gain or lose the most, and what to do if your plan is canceled. Read More

US health insurers reduce Medicare Advantage operations in 2026

The U.S. government has been cutting back payments in the privately-run insurance program for people aged 65 and older or with disabilities since 2024 with an aim of reducing spending. Sign up here. Read More