10/07/2026
Big changes are coming to Medicare Advantage in 2027. According to Newsweek, several of the largest insurers are shrinking their networks next year:
➡️ UnitedHealthcare is cutting back its PPO plans in some areas.
➡️ Aetna is leaving two states and moving more members into HMO plans with smaller networks.
➡️ Humana will offer plans in fewer counties, falling from 85% to 80% of U.S. counties.
Rural communities often feel these changes the most. When a network shrinks, local doctors and hospitals can drop out of it. That can leave members driving an hour or more to find a provider their plan will cover, or switching doctors they've seen for years.
Traditional Medicare paired with a Medigap supplement plan works differently. You can see any doctor or hospital in the country that accepts Medicare, with no network to worry about, and you'll rarely need prior approval for care.
Open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7. If your plan is changing, now is the time to review your options.
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By Suzanne BlakeReporter0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Medicare Advantage enrollees may have fewer choices of doctors and hospitals in 2027 as several major insurers...
