More than 50,000 East Texas UHC members would lose in-network access. The UHealth Medicare Advantage Preferred Care Network contract is a separate agreement — terminated separately by UnitedHealthcare. Government reimbursement for Medicare Advantage plans fell approximately 20 percent in real terms between 2023 and 2026 while healthcare costs rose. East Texas UHC members: Confirm your specific UHC plan is included in the dispute at uthealtheasttexas.com. South Florida UHC Medicare Advantage members: The August 1 commercial deal does not help you.