28 health systems dropping Medicare Advantage plans | 2026

Contract breaks between major health systems and certain Medicare Advantage insurers are continuing in 2026. Providers dropping plans often cite prior authorization denials and slow reimbursement; in other cases, insurers are terminating the contracts themselves. MA now covers more than half of eligible Medicare beneficiaries, making these terminations increasingly consequential for patient access. Becker’s has […] The post 28 health systems dropping Medicare Advantage plans | 2026 a...