Dear AMAC Member,
If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have seen that UnitedHealth Group—America’s largest health insurer—is under serious legal and ethical scrutiny. From AI-driven care denials to an ongoing Department of Justice antitrust investigation, their Medicare Advantage operations are raising red flags.
What’s Going On?
- The DOJ is investigating whether UnitedHealth’s acquisition of medical groups through its Optum arm has created an unfair monopoly—potentially limiting options and competition for Medicare beneficiaries like you.
- Class-action lawsuits allege that UnitedHealth used AI tools to override physicians and deny post-acute care—jeopardizing recovery for Medicare Advantage members.
- A Guardian report uncovered that UnitedHealth paid nursing homes to avoid transferring patients to hospitals—raising serious concerns about safety and care access.
- Amid these issues, the company is facing a criminal investigation into Medicare billing practices, and its CEO, Andrew Witty, has stepped down.
What Does This Mean for You?
It means far too many have care decisions made by corporations, not doctors. And it underscores the risk of relying on advisors who answer to insurance companies instead of to you.
Why Independent Medicare Advice Matters
Many Medicare beneficiaries work with salespeople who only offer plans from one company. They often don’t disclose this, and their income may depend on what you choose, not what’s best for your health or budget.
At AMAC, we believe you deserve better:
- Multiple top-rated carriers to choose from
- No commission-based pressure—ever
- Advisors who share your values and work for you
This is the AMAC Medicare Advisory Service—a free, trusted resource, available to everyone.
What You Should Ask Any Medicare Advisor
- How many companies do you represent?
- Do you earn more based on which plan I pick?
- Will you support me after I enroll?
If the answers aren’t clear, call us instead. Our licensed Medicare advisors are ready to help you compare plans and find the coverage that fits you—not the insurance company.
For help with Medicare plans – or any questions you may have about Medicare – contact AMAC’s Medicare Advisory Service at 1-855-611-4856 or request a quote here.