A telling UnitedHealth chart, and the Medicare Advantage earthquake

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Shrinkage

For the first time in a long time, UnitedHealth Group is getting smaller, even if only marginally. And as the chart above shows, there’s more to the story.

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Group plans

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$39

Totals $468 per year

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Totals $468 per year

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$30

for 3 months, then $399/year

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Then $399/year

Annual

$399

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