https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/unitedhealth-and-humana-cutting-medicare-advantage-plans-in-2027Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/unitedhealth-and-humana-cutting-medicare-advantage-plans-in-2027https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/unitedhealth-and-humana-cutting-medicare-advantage-plans-in-2027#u104502Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:21:41 +0000UnitedHealth and Humana are discontinuing Medicare Advantage plans affecting over one million seniors to prioritize profit margins. UnitedHealth is cutting plans for approximately 390,000 members, while Humana cuts affect around 600,000 enrollees. CMS data shows the national total of plans fell slightly to 5,532. Beyond plan exits, insurers are reducing dental allowances and premium givebacks while increasing deductibles. Affected members can select new plans from October 15 to December 31, or they will revert to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027.Why it mattersInsurers are retreating from l