Essentia Health Drops Medicare Advantage Plans Effective January 1
Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans
As of January 1, Essentia Health will discontinue accepting Medicare Advantage plans from UnitedHealthcare and Humana. The decision is rooted in the challenges of excessive prior authorization requirements and the growing number of care denials, impacting patient access to necessary health services.
What This Means for Patients
- Patients will need to find alternative insurance coverage.
- Those currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans should review their options.
- Essentia Health is committed to patient care despite these changes.
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