UnitedHealthcare and Humana Plan Medicare Advantage Cancellations Affecting About 1 Million People
UnitedHealthcare and Humana are canceling Medicare Advantage plans, impacting approximately 1 million individuals, primarily affecting Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans.
Monroe El Dorado, LA, October 22, 2026 —
UnitedHealthcare and Humana are canceling Medicare Advantage plans, a change expected to affect approximately 1 million individuals, according to the information provided. The cancellations primarily affect Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans.
The available details do not specify how many people are affected by each company’s cancellations or how many of the affected plans are PPO plans. They also do not identify the locations involved, when the cancellations take effect, or which specific plans are being discontinued.
No information was provided about the reasons for the cancellations, whether other types of Medicare Advantage plans are affected, or what alternatives may be available to people enrolled in plans being canceled. The details also do not indicate whether individuals have been notified or describe any next steps for those affected.
The reported figure is approximate: about 1 million individuals are expected to be impacted across the cancellations. The available information does not break down that total by company or provide further detail on who is included in the estimate.
Without additional information on timing, locations and plan offerings, the scope of the changes cannot be described more precisely. The reported trend is limited to cancellations by UnitedHealthcare and Humana, an estimated impact of approximately 1 million people, and a primary effect on PPO plans.
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