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Trump’s boost to insurers could cost Americans on Medicare Advantage plan a whole lot more

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The federal government announced a record 5.06% benchmark increase to Medicare Advantage plans in early April .

The increase will amount to $25 billion for insurers like Humana and UnitedHealthcare , which participate in the revitalized Medicare Advantage program.

The increased funding is expected to make health insurance companies a haven on the stock market.