The cuts will mean turmoil and confusion for many beneficiaries, as well as the risk of higher premiums, fewer benefits or both.

Each year, more Medicare beneficiaries are turning to Medicare Advantage plans offered by private insurance providers to meet their health insurance needs. In fact, nearly 34 million older adults were enrolled in Medicare Advantage coverage in 2024,

Medicare Advantage enrollees can switch plans or transfer to original Medicare during the open enrollment period ending March 31.

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Once you've selected a new Medicare Advantage plan, it will take effect in the month following your request to change. For example, if you select a new plan in February, you will remain on your existing plan throughout that month and switch over to the new plan on March 1.

Humana Inc. forecast 2025 profit that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, as the company said it will invest heavily in improving quality in its Medicare Advantage plans, its biggest business.

Humana is a reputable health insurance provider that offers a wide range of Medicare Advantage plans that suit various budgets and needs of older adults nationwide.

Investors are looking for an end to the Medicare Advantage blues when the health insurer Humana reports its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday morning. Humana shares have lost a qu