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Changes Are Coming To Medicare Advantage Plans In 2026

As the government continues to cut funding for more and more essential programs, seniors' access to healthcare is in for some serious changes in the new year. Read More

Insurers Are Cutting Medicare Advantage in 2026: How Hard Is Your County Being Hit?

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

Sticker shock as NJ health insurance costs soar with open enrollment

Premiums and out-of-pocket costs are going up across the board in 2026 — from employer-based plans to Affordable Care Act plans and Medicare. 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

Health insurers slide as US reaches government shutdown deal without extending subsidies

Shares of health insurers fell about 2% to 10% in early trading on Monday after the U.S. Senate struck a deal to end the 40-day federal shutdown without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, ... Read More

Humana loses challenge to 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings

(Reuters) -A U.S. judge on Tuesday rejected Humana's bid to challenge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' 2025 ratings for its Medicare Advantage plans, which could cost the health insurance ... Read More

Insurers Are Cutting Medicare Advantage in 2026: Steps to Take If Your Provider Exits

Major insurers, including Aetna CVS Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, are reducing their 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) offerings. Small insurers that specialize in certain markets ... Read More

Sentara Health Plans announces layoffs, departure from some Medicare Advantage plans

The insurance division of Sentara Health is departing from some Medicare Advantage programs and, in a related move, the system is laying off about 220 employees. Sentara Health Plans said its removal ... Read More

Sentara Health Plans to drop some Medicare Advantage plans in 2026

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — New changes are coming to Sentara Health Plans, as it will no longer offer two Medicare options or chronic condition special needs plans starting next year. Coverage for ... Read More

The shutdown is about to end. Will millions lose their health insurance?

The shutdown could end without a guarantee to extend COVID-19 pandemic-era subsidies that made some health plans less expensive for millions of Americans. Read More