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Mass General Brigham Drops Dana-Farber From Medicare Advantage

9/6/2026

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Mass General Brigham Health Plan is removing Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from its Medicare Advantage network.
The change takes effect on Oct. 1, ending coverage for roughly 1,000 patients.
Patients have a 90-day transition period before they must secure new insurance to stay at Dana-Farber.
MGB Health Plan says removal reflects the Medicare Advantage environment and is unrelated to Dana-Farber’s 2028 partnership termination.

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Mass General Brigham Health Plan is removing Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from its Medicare Advantage network.
The change takes effect on Oct. 1, ending coverage for roughly 1,000 patients.
Patients have a 90-day transition period before they must secure new insurance to stay at Dana-Farber.
MGB Health Plan says removal reflects the Medicare Advantage environment and is unrelated to Dana-Farber’s 2028 partnership termination.