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UnitedHealthcare trims Medicare Advantage offerings in Rhode Island

Published Oct 27, 2026, 9:54 PM

Fortune reported last week that about 390,000 people in the U.S. will lose coverage under the changes, which the company is making "to help ensure long-term sustainability," a spokesperson told 12 News in a statement. About 300 impacted customers live in Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare confirmed.

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