The cities where UnitedHealth Group has the largest Medicare Advantage market share

UnitedHealthcare has at least 75% of the Medicare Advantage market in three cities, according to the American Medical Association. 

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The group published its annual “Competition in Health Insurance” report in December. According to the organization, 71% of metropolitan areas have “highly concentrated” markets, meaning one payer controls more than 30% of the Medicare Advantage market. 

UnitedHealthcare is the largest Medicare Advantage provider. Some of the cities where it has its largest overall market share have a low share of Medicare beneficiaries opting for Medicare Advantage. In Cheyenne and Casper, Wyo., fewer than 20% of Medicare eligibles were enrolled in the program in 2022, according to an analysis from Chartis. 

Here are the cities where UnitedHealthcare had the largest market share in 2022: 

1. Cheyenne, Wyo.: 87% 

2. Casper, Wyo.: 86% 

3. Burlington, Vt.: 75% 

4. Logan, Utah: 74% 

4. Jefferson City, Mo.: 74% 

5. Wichita Falls, Texas: 71% 

6. Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa: 72% 

7. St. Joseph, Mo.-Kan.: 71% 

8. Columbia, Mo.: 70% 

9. Milwaukee-Waukesha, Wis.: 68% 

9. Las Cruces, N.M.: 68% 

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