Riley slams insurers for cutting Medicare Advantage plans in Upstate NY

Congressman Josh Riley is calling out major insurance companies for what he says is a betrayal of rural seniors in Upstate New York.

Riley, who represents New York’s 19th District, sent letters this week to the CEOs of UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and CVS Health after reports surfaced that all three companies plan to scale back Medicare Advantage coverage in rural parts of the state beginning in 2026.

“If a health insurance company wants the privilege of doing business with the federal government, then they don’t get to abandon seniors in Upstate New York,” Riley said in a statement. “Those days are over.”…

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