by Keaton Marks | Jan 24, 2026 | Carrier News, Featured
Starting in January 1st 2026, UC San Diego Health (UCSD) is making notable changes to how it accepts Medicare Advantage (Part C) Plans. While the shift is not as sweeping as what Scripps did, it signals the same shift in the San Diego Medicare market: major hospitals...
by Keaton Marks | Jan 24, 2026 | Carrier News, Featured
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is an important opportunity for Medicare beneficiaries to adjust their coverage, especially as providers like UCSD Medical and Scripps hospitals in San Diego change their Medicare plan acceptance policies. If...
by Keaton Marks | Oct 24, 2025 | Carrier News
As we approach 2026, UC San Diego Medical has announced significant changes regarding the Medicare Advantage plans they will accept. Up until now, UCSD welcomed a handful of Medicare Advantage plans, including HMO options, allowing flexibility for a broad group of...
by Keaton Marks | Oct 19, 2025 | Carrier News
Beginning in 2026, Cigna’s Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans will be rebranded under the HealthSpring name following the acquisition of Cigna’s Medicare business by Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). This transition means that all current and future...
by Keaton Marks | Oct 18, 2025 | Carrier News
Effective January 1st 2024, Scripps will no longer accept Medicare Advantage plans to offer access to Scripps networks of doctors. Effective January 1st 2025, even grandfathered Advantage plans will no longer be accepted by Scripps. In 2026, Scripps will continue to...
by Keaton Marks | Nov 20, 2024 | Carrier News
Starting in 2025, Medicare clients with an Alignment PPO Advantage plan will no longer be able to receive care at Scripps Coastal and Scripps Clinic. This change may leave many patients concerned about continuing with their trusted providers. Fortunately, there’s a...
