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JustKay

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Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:35 AM 7 hrs ago

UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all]

Source: Penny Gem

UnitedHealth, which dominates the Medicare Advantage market, told investors last month it plans to shrink its enrollment by about 1 million people in 2026, reversing years of relentless growth.

The reduction equals roughly 12 percent of its Medicare Advantage membership, a contraction that analysts say is unprecedented for a company of this size in the program’s two‑decade expansion era.​


Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/unitedhealth-drops-1-million-seniors-biggest-medicare-purge-in-two-decades/vi-AA1ThHei?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=6955242b30484cd18b985c95560e4c76&ei=14



I work in the healthcare field with geriatric patients, and I can tell you firsthand that UnitedHealthcare is the devil and has been for decades.
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It is not a Medicare purge gab13by13 7 hrs ago #1
Though I am not eligible ClaudetteCC 7 hrs ago #2
...for us but a great deal for them. ret5hd 6 hrs ago #5
One of the great tip offs in life paleotn 4 hrs ago #33
Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental. cstanleytech 51 min ago #54
And This After All The Advertising UHC Did For It's Advantage Plan Over The Recent Open Enrollment Period...... global1 7 hrs ago #3
I'll take a cynical guess (without actually doing any research for the truth) InstantGratification 6 hrs ago #7
It doesn't work that way. Ms. Toad 6 hrs ago #12
Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills ChicagoTeamster 6 hrs ago #21
Exactly LogDog75 2 hrs ago #48
Precisely! SheltieLover 59 min ago #51
They are discontinuing less profitable plans. They are not getting out of the market. (n/t) thesquanderer 6 hrs ago #8
That is exactly what they are doing. My husband and I have been with them for years. We have a plan that is no ratchiweenie 6 hrs ago #16
Are they offering you a different policy to replace the one that is cancelled? FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #32
There are only three ways to get out of Medicare Advantage scott free IbogaProject 48 min ago #55
However, that 80% is calculated against Medicare's approved amount yellowdogintexas 20 min ago #57
They need to be catapulted into the sun Ruby the Liberal 4 hrs ago #36
Because they will make many times over than amount in what they get from those who fall for it. (n/y) OldBaldy1701E 6 hrs ago #9
They may be purging the seniors who are costing them the most for medical care. Lonestarblue 6 hrs ago #23
Good points. See my answer SCantiGOP 4 hrs ago #35
Free Luigi! intheflow 6 hrs ago #4
This! lonely bird 4 hrs ago #41
$26.3 million Seinan Sensei 1 hr ago #49
I agree with your assessment, JustKay. nt Trueblue Texan 6 hrs ago #6
My mother's MA plan was dropped by UnitedHealth last year ... Auggie 6 hrs ago #10
BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ... Auggie 6 hrs ago #17
How many of those people who were dropped voted for Trump? Botany 6 hrs ago #11
As of May 2025 - $1m in base salary and $60m in stock that vests in 2028 Ruby the Liberal 4 hrs ago #37
So I am sure that the 60 million in stocks is untaxed until he taps into it, that when he does he will... Botany 4 hrs ago #38
It may well be the devil as to Medicare Advantage - Ms. Toad 6 hrs ago #13
Both my wife and I have AARP/UHC PCB66 6 hrs ago #18
Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money. Ms. Toad 6 hrs ago #22
Just curious... how much is Plan F? jmbar2 5 hrs ago #29
That depends on your age radical noodle 3 hrs ago #45
Pricy, but still a bargain compared to what others are facing. jmbar2 3 hrs ago #47
Have to disagree.MedicareAdvantage through United Akakoji 6 hrs ago #14
Is it true . . . AverageOldGuy 6 hrs ago #15
No, you'll need to get a Part D drug plan and might Emile 6 hrs ago #20
I believe snowybirdie 5 hrs ago #27
Think pre-existing conditions Soul_of_Wit 3 hrs ago #44
I think the plan canceling is a special event which is like landing on a lucky space on a board game IbogaProject 53 min ago #53
They advertise that you can count on them. NGeorgian 6 hrs ago #19
Health insurance companies terminate Advantage plans every year dlk 6 hrs ago #24
Does that mean they get to resume normal medicare wo penalties? IbogaProject 5 hrs ago #25
Original Medicare covers 80%, the patient is responsible for 20% dlk 5 hrs ago #28
Your premium can be increased Soul_of_Wit 3 hrs ago #46
I will always remember TNNurse 5 hrs ago #26
I would expect nothing less from UH - TBF 5 hrs ago #30
None of my doctors take it, so they hate it too. joanbarnes 5 hrs ago #31
Stay away from Medicare Advantage plans SCantiGOP 4 hrs ago #34
And yet it gets HUGE financial support from AARP Grins 4 hrs ago #39
Time for canceling AARP. Sessuch 1 hr ago #50
My parents Rebl2 4 hrs ago #40
I'm starting on my second year of Medicare LittleGirl 4 hrs ago #42
I have had UHC advantage for 5 years. 1WorldHope 3 hrs ago #43
Another example of why Medicare Advantage is anything but for consumers! SheltieLover 58 min ago #52
I agree. UH was the devil when it was my employer's insurance. No way was I using them for Medicare. catrose 44 min ago #56
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