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Humana to Exit 600,000 Medicare Advantage Members in 2027

8/3/2026

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Humana announced it will withdraw from selected markets for the 2027 Medicare Advantage year.
CFO Celeste Mellet said the exits will target higher-performing plans that emphasize value-based care and will affect roughly 600,000 members, with the company trying to retain as many as possible while expanding margins.
UnitedHealthcare and CVS Health’s Aetna have already left hundreds of counties, prompting older adults to learn of changes during the October 15-December 7 enrollment period.

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Humana announced it will withdraw from selected markets for the 2027 Medicare Advantage year.
CFO Celeste Mellet said the exits will target higher-performing plans that emphasize value-based care and will affect roughly 600,000 members, with the company trying to retain as many as possible while expanding margins.
UnitedHealthcare and CVS Health’s Aetna have already left hundreds of counties, prompting older adults to learn of changes during the October 15-December 7 enrollment period.