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Wednesday, October 28, 2026● Updated 6:15 AM ET
Medicare & Seniors

Blue Cross of Massachusetts drops several Medicare Advantage plans, affecting about 20,000 seniors

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The insurer is ending a number of PPO and HMO plans in Middlesex, Essex and Worcester counties after reporting $275 million in losses on them in 2024 and 2025, and its remaining plans will take few new members. Mass General Brigham Health Plan is also ending its PPOs, and Mass Advantage is leaving the market. Affected members can pick another plan or return to Original Medicare with a Medigap policy and a drug plan.

Source: The Boston Globe

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