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January 29, 2026
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UnitedHealth stock plunges, leads insurers lower after Trump Medicare spending plan surprise

Largest insurer shares tumble after modest Medicare payment increase The health insurance sector saw a deep sell‑off Tuesday, led by a plunge in the shares of the largest insurer after the Trump administration announced a modest 0.09% rise in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, far below the 6% analysts had expected. The largest insurer […]