Fairview sues UnitedHealthcare over 2027 Medicare listings

Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services is suing Eden Prairie-headquartered UnitedHealthcare over 2027 Medicare Advantage listings as open enrollment nears for many Minnesotans.

Fairview’s federal lawsuit says the Medicare Advantage network information lists Fairview hospitals, clinics, and providers as in-network, despite the health system dropping MA plans starting Jan. 1. The health system said it wants to fast-track the case before annual enrollment begins Oct. 15.

Court documents state it would “create a real risk of widespread confusion” for patients and the public.

“If patients are told otherwise when they choose their coverage, they could make a decision they cannot easily undo,” said Dr. Jaya Kumar, chief medical officer of Fairview Health Services. “We are asking the court to require accurate information before enrollment begins, when patients still have the opportun...