Sentara Health Plans to Lay Off Employees and Withdraw from Medicare Advantage Plans

October 9, 2025 - 06:38

In a significant shift, Sentara Health Plans has announced plans to terminate a portion of its Medicare Advantage offerings, affecting nearly 29,000 health insurance members across the state. This decision will have a particularly pronounced impact on the greater Hampton Roads region, where approximately 18,100 members will be affected.

The company cited various factors behind this strategic move, which includes the need to streamline operations and focus on core services. As a result of these changes, employees will face layoffs, leading to concerns about job security and the future of healthcare services in the area.

Members enrolled in the affected Medicare Advantage plans will need to explore alternative options to ensure continued healthcare coverage. The company's decision has raised questions about the availability of healthcare services in the region and how these changes will affect the overall healthcare landscape. Community leaders and stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds.