Becker's Healthcare January 12, 2026
UnitedHealth Group commissioned two independent studies from actuarial firm Milliman highlighting Medicare Advantage savings for both the federal government and beneficiaries.
UnitedHealth shared the studies the same day the Senate Judiciary Committee released a report on the insurer’s “aggressive strategies” in Medicare Advantage.
The studies reviewed 2025 costs to assess value. When looking at beneficiaries, the researchers focused on those who qualified for Medicare based on age and did not qualify for income-based coverage.
Here are five takeaways from the studies:
1. Estimated federal payments for Medicare Advantage plans were about 9% less than what the...
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