{
  "id": 11280888,
  "title": "STAT+: Medicare Advantage plans shift more costs onto seniors in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/stat-medicare-advantage-plans-shift-more-costs-onto-seniors-in-2027",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-01T21:14:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "STAT News",
    "slug": "stat-news",
    "url": "https://www.statnews.com/2026/10/01/medicare-advantage-plans-have-higher-deductibles-fewer-benefits-in-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Medicare Advantage plans are set to shift more costs onto seniors in 2027, according to recent federal data analyzed by STAT and investment firms. Insurers are increasing out-of-pocket expenses for enrollees, reducing coverage for dental work and other benefits, and eliminating plans with extensive networks of healthcare providers. This could lead to significant surprises for older adults, such as being unable to see their regular doctor due to the plan's network changes. The modifications come despite the industry securing a payment increase and delaying reforms from the previous administration. Major companies like UnitedHealth Group and Humana are prioritizing higher profits by trimming benefits, following investor dissatisfaction with the insurers' profit margins. The annual enrollment period for 2027 plans begins on October 15th, and seniors are urged to carefully shop for plans during this period to avoid unexpected costs.",
  "summary": "Premiums are stable, but Medicare Advantage plans are making big changes that could make care more expensive for patients.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}