CVS Health, Humana and UnitedHealth Group will pull back on Medicare Advantage offerings next year, the companies said today, as the health insurance industry braces for more decreases in government reimbursement.

The U.S. government has been cutting back payments in the privately-run insurance program for people aged 65 and older or with disabilities since 2024, with an aim of reducing spending.

CVS Health’s Aetna insurance business will operate prescription drug plans in 100 fewer U.S. counties than it did in 2025, and rival Humana will cut plans back to 85% of U.S. counties next year, down from 89% in 2025. UnitedHealth plans to stop operating plans in 109 U.S. counties, affecting about 180,000 people, the company said.

UnitedHealth manages the largest Medicare Advantage business, wi

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