Cigna wins a major GLP-1 coverage case and insurer job cuts are up in 2026 February 23, 2026 1. Cigna defeats class action alleging GLP-1 coverage exclusions are disability discrimination Full story 2. Insurance industry job cuts continue to climb…
Payer Issues
Aetna’s president weighs in on payer-provider tensions and Elevance names new market leaders February 20, 2026 1. 'The finger pointing isn't working': Aetna's president talks rebuilding payer-provider trust Full story 2. Medicare Advantage's 'sunk-cost' problem Full story 3. 500+ payer executives.…
10% of MA enrollees had to switch plans for 2026 and a former Optum worker is found guilty of fraud February 19, 2026 1. Former Optum director found guilty in $1.2M fraud scheme against company Full story 2. 10% of…
Medicare Advantage growth stalled during annual enrollment and another BCBS plan may soon reorganize February 18, 2026 1. Medicare Advantage grows less than 1% during annual enrollment: 7 notes Full story 2. Alabama lawmakers move bill forward to allow insurers…
Humana expands its primary care business and Connecticut backs ICHRA February 17, 2026 1. Humana closes on acquisition of MaxHealth primary care clinics Full story 2. Connecticut governor pitches state-backed health plan, ICHRA perk for small employers Full story 3.…
The latest Steward update involves 5 payers and Scripps details its MA exit success February 16, 2026 1. Steward trustee sues 5 payers over $57M, alleging exploitation of financial distress Full story 2. Why Scripps Health's Medicare Advantage exit paid…
Humana eyes a Florida primary care chain + payers record profit declines February 13, 2026 1. Humana approaches $1B deal with Florida primary care chain Full story 2. Payers ranked by 2025 profits Full story 3. How a top plan found…
How a Calif. Medicaid plan is prepping for OBBBA changes + the top payers of 2026 February 12, 2026 1. How this California insurer is preparing as it faces up to 45% membership loss Full story 2. The best health…
Blues plans are competing for clients and ACA fraud concerns heat up in Congress February 11, 2026 1. House Republicans subpoena 8 insurers over ACA fraud concerns Full story 2. BCBS plans are now competing for each other's customers Full…
Cigna is cutting thousands of jobs and CMS wants to make major changes to the ACA February 10, 2026 1. Cigna to cut 2,000 jobs Full story 2. CMS proposes sweeping ACA overhaul for 2027 Full story 3. ACA at…
