January 28, 2026
Medicare Advantage Rate Concerns Rise · Jan 28 Daily Digest
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Medicare Advantage Rate Concerns Rise
Created by Xingguang Wang
Insurers, including UnitedHealth, face significant financial concerns following a proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to maintain flat Medicare Advantage rates for 2027. This proposal could lead to benefit reductions and market exits, as major companies like UnitedHealth, Humana, and CVS experience a dramatic $80 billion decrease in market value. Despite the industry's alarm, a CMS official defended the rate proposal, suggesting it aims to sustain the program's financial stability. Industry stakeholders fear the decision could negatively affect the market's competitiveness and patient options.
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