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Following a Q4 report that didn't fully reflect Street expectations, UnitedHealth (UNH) plunged ~19%, mainly in reaction to what the company identified as “disappointing” reimbursement rates proposed by the Trump administration for Medicare Advantage payers in 2027.
Trump’s near-flat Medicare Advantage rate sparks insurer selloff, raising fears of benefit cuts for 35 million seniors.
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Most seniors know that Medicare covers medical expenses like prescriptions, outpatient procedures, vaccines and more. What many don't know is that there are several hidden Medicare benefits, including perks like a free gym membership and nutrition counseling.
The CMS has proposed several key changes for 2027, to make sure Medicare "works better for the people it serves."
"I think any American should be able to buy into Medicare at any age," 1st District candidate Christina Bohannan, a Democrat, said in Pella.
The threat of virtually no payment rate increases next year for Medicare Advantage plans sent managed care organizations, and their investors, reeling yesterday, and adds another question mark for Health Care Service Corp.
The proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update suggests a minimal 0.09% increase, affecting insurer stock prices and financial outlooks. Proposed Medicare Advantage payment updates spark concern among insurers and investors, raising questions about risk adjustment and potential impacts on beneficiaries.