Medicare Advantage plans exit, leaving seniors with fewer options

Many U.S. Medicare Advantage plans are exiting or shrinking for next year, leaving 193 counties with no plans offered. Last year 2.9 million seniors were affected; this year analysts expect at least 2 million, with other estimates of 3.2–5 million. About 35 million people are enrolled in Medicare Advantage.

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