JOURNAL ARTICLE

UnitedHealth, Elevance Set to Exit Colorado ACA Health Plans.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tozzi, John 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the decision by UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Elevance Health Inc. to exit certain individual health plans in Colorado, impacting approximately 96,000 residents who will need to seek new coverage. This move highlights ongoing instability in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, exacerbated by rising medical costs, stricter enrollment rules, and uncertainty regarding future subsidies. Colorado's Insurance Commissioner has urged Congress to extend federal tax credits that are set to expire, warning that without them, consumers could face significant premium increases. The article also notes that rival Aetna has announced its withdrawal from ACA markets entirely. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187437086
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