CVS Health and Other Major Insurers Scale Back Medicare Advantage Footprints

CVS Health, via its Aetna subsidiary, is reducing its Medicare Advantage offerings for the 2026 plan year, reflecting a broader industry trend. The total number of non-special-needs Medicare Advantage plans has fallen by 10% year-over-year, from 3,719 in 2025 to 3,373 in 2026, resulting in fewer choices for beneficiaries. Additionally, forced disenrollment due to insurer exits is expected to hit a record high of 10% in 2026.