BriefApril 9, 2026 · 12:21 PM
Medicare Advantage rate hikes provide $13 billion boost to UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group shares jumped more than 11% at one point and closed up more than 9% on Tuesday. The rally followed news that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized its 2027 Medicare Advantage rate update. The update shows a net average year-over-year increase of 2.48% in Medicare Advantage plan payments in 2026. This represents a $13 billion increase, compared to a previous estimate of 0.09%, or $700 million.
Lyra Beckett
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