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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Hits 35.5 Million Amid Stagnation

2/17/2026

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As of February 1, 2026, Medicare Advantage enrollment reached 35.5 million.
Enrollment rose 3% from the previous year.
Growth during the annual enrollment period stagnated at 1%, well below the 7%-10% growth seen from 2017 to 2024.
Major insurers UnitedHealth and Aetna are reducing their Medicare membership.
Humana is expanding its membership amid these changes.

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Story summary

As of February 1, 2026, Medicare Advantage enrollment reached 35.5 million.
Enrollment rose 3% from the previous year.
Growth during the annual enrollment period stagnated at 1%, well below the 7%-10% growth seen from 2017 to 2024.
Major insurers UnitedHealth and Aetna are reducing their Medicare membership.
Humana is expanding its membership amid these changes.