Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

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It's usually challenging for patients to get out of Medicare Advantage.

It can be easier if hospitals leave, first.

Unless members qualify for what’s called a special enrollment period, switching plans or returning to traditional Medicare is allowed only at year’s end, with new coverage starting in January.

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Author / Journalist: Susan Jaffe, KFF Health News

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Medicare Seniors Elderly

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Published On: 2025-04-24 @ 12:00:00 (16 hours ago)

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