Twenty-five hospital systems will end Medicare Advantage contracts in 2026. This move risks patient access to doctors and hospitals starting January 2027. Hospitals cite reimbursement issues and administrative burdens as reasons for contract termination. Patients may face higher out-of-pocket costs and need to find new providers. The AEP offers a critical window for affected individuals to act.

Twenty-five hospital systems will end Medicare Advantage contracts in 2026. This move risks patient access to doctors and hospitals starting January 2027. Hospitals cite…

Major Medicare Advantage insurer Humana is withdrawing from certain markets for 2027, a move expected to be mirrored by other companies facing rising medical expenses.