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Monday, October 26, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicare & Seniors

At least 35 health systems are leaving some Medicare Advantage networks

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Hospital systems including Kettering Health, Sentara and Mayo Clinic have dropped or are dropping contracts with major Advantage insurers such as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna and Anthem, often citing prior-approval denials and slow payment. If your doctors or hospital belong to one of these systems, confirm they will still be in network in 2027 before you choose a plan.

Source: Becker's Hospital Review

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