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Monday, October 19, 2026● Updated 12:00 PM ET
Medicare & Seniors

Medicare Advantage looks steady for 2027, but plans are shifting underneath

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Average Advantage premiums are projected to fall to about $12 a month, yet 12 insurers are leaving the program and 15 have capped enrollment on 65 plans. Humana says about 600,000 members are affected by its exits. Check both the premium and the out-of-pocket limit before you switch.

Source: Becker's Payer Issues

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