Vermont Blue Advantage to end Medicare Advantage plans this year

Tens of thousands Vermonters are set to lose Medicare Advantage option in 2026

The large majority of the 51,600 people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans in the state are served by two insurers, UnitedHealth and Vermont Blue Advantage. Both are leaving the market for individual purchasers next year.

Vermont Blue Advantage to end Medicare Advantage plans this year

Members will need to select an alternative plan during the company's annual enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 in order to have insurance coverage as of Jan. 1, 2026.

Blue Cross Blue Shield to drop Medicare Advantage plans by year’s end

Vermont Medicare Advantage recipients won’t be able to access plans through Vermont Blue Advantage starting next year.

Vermont Blue Advantage will not offer Medicare Advantage plans in 2026

BERLIN, Vt. – Vermont Blue Advantage announced its decision to not offer Medicare Advantage plans in 2026.