Becker's Healthcare November 7, 2024
Claire Wallace

During President-elect Donald Trump’s term, he decreased the average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to the lowest rates MA plans had seen since 2007.

Upon news of Mr. Trump’s return to the White House, Medicare Advantage insurers’ stocks rallied, according to a Nov. 6 Bloomberg report.

Project 2025, a package of sweeping federal policy proposals from the Heritage Foundation, calls for Medicare Advantage to become the default option for Medicare enrollees, though Mr. Trump has publicly distanced himself from the proposals.

When markets opened Nov. 6, UnitedHealth Group shares rose 6.6%, and Humana gained 12%. CVS Health, which reported third-quarter earnings and named new senior executives on Nov. 6,...

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Topics: Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicare Advantage
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