Hundreds of Thousands of Medicare Advantage Members Dropped From Humana
Summary
Humana will stop offering certain Medicare Advantage plans that cover about 600,000 members starting in 2027. People affected will need to choose new health coverage, but they will not lose their Medicare eligibility.Key Facts
- Humana is ending lower-performing Medicare Advantage plans affecting roughly 600,000 members.
- This change aims to improve Humana’s financial results by removing less profitable plans.
- Medicare Advantage plans combine doctor visits, drug coverage, and extra benefits in one package.
- People dropped from their current Humana plans can choose new plans, including other Humana options.
- About 40% of members from previous plan exits in 2025 switched to other Humana plans, and a similar rate is expected.
- If a member doesn’t pick a new Medicare Advantage plan, they will usually return to original Medicare coverage.
- Members will get official notices about plan discontinuation in October, giving details on coverage end dates.
- Medicare Open Enrollment from October 15 to December 7 lets members switch plans or make changes effective January 1.
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