Naples Comprehensive Health says it is dropping two Medicare Advantage insurers “to protect the quality of your care.” Starting January 1, 2027, the Southwest Florida health system will no longer accept Cigna HealthSpring plans or Wellcare plans. Patients keep their current access until then, and the system says plan changes are due by December 7.
The system calls itself a locally governed, non-profit health system. It says it regularly reviews the Medicare Advantage plans it accepts to be sure they support high-quality, patient-centered care, cut unnecessary administrative barriers and fit its commitment to patient experience.
What changes at NCH on January 1
NCH’s own Medicare Advantage update, last modified August 27, spells out the consequences. Patients who stay in an affected plan will likely face higher out-of-pocket costs or limited coverage. NCH doctors and the system’s elective hospital services will not schedule appointments for them…