The Trump administration is proposing to keep payments to Medicare insurers flat in 2027, raising questions about the effects for millions of beneficiaries. On Monday afternoon, CMS proposed increasing payments to Medicare Advantage insurers by a projected 0.09% for 2027. The last time Medicare Advantage payment rates were essentially flat year over year was in 2015. From 2025 to 2026, payments were projected to rise by 5.06%. Investors have drawn their conclusions. Shares of big insurers such as UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and CVS Health tumbled more than 15% on Tuesday, wiping out nearly $90 billion in market value. The lower reimbursements for Medicare Advantage plans are expected to reduce their profits sharply.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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