Medicare Advantage enrollments expected to drop next year
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has estimated that individuals enrolled in private versions of government-backed health plans called Medicare Advantage (MA) will decline by nearly 1M in 2026 from this year.
Its projection came as CMS plans
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A projected decline in MA enrollment could create headwinds for insurers like UnitedHealth and Humana, potentially impacting their growth and earnings tied to those plans.
Average monthly MA plan premiums are projected to drop to $14.00, and average Part D premiums for standalones and MA plans with drug coverage are also expected to decrease.
CMS reports that enrollment may be more robust than initial projections due to recent historical trends and prior actual enrollment patterns.
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