Shannon Dropping Humana Medicare Advantage

A Shannon MyChart message from CEO Shane Plymell informed me that Shannon Medical Center would no longer participate in Humana Medicare Advantage come June 30, 2026.  

When I look at Humana paperwork (EOBs) showing what little they actually paid for my care, I understand why Shannon would make such a decision.  

Medicare allows me to switch insurance companies in such a situation.  I wanted to know which insurers Shannon accepts in the Medicare Advantage arena and when those contracts expire.  I was told that information is not available.  

I asked that my request be shared with decision makers, simply that someone asked for that information.  The answer?  That's not possible.  One might expect an organization focused on "patient centered" care to at least pass on a patient request.  

Medicare informed me that Shannon accepts Medicare Advantage plans from United Healthcare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, but could not tell me how long that might last.

Humana is yet to inform me of their looming nonparticipation with my healthcare provider.  

We are in the age of information and no one wants to share.