Medicare Advantage and Part D market disruption

2027 plan retrenchment includes major insurer exits, at least 28 health-system withdrawals, and Lee Health's decision to terminate all UnitedHealthcare contracts in Florida on December 31. A finalized CMS rule will require plans to publish objective eligibility criteria for supplemental benefits for chronically ill enrollees. Beneficiaries face consequential notice and enrollment deadlines in September and October, while widespread forced exits increase switching and Medigap risks.

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Updated Sep 7, 2026

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Medicare Advantage and Part D market disruption

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