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Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS in heartbreaking health update

Nearly one million older Americans could lose their current health insurance as major private providers reduce their Medicare Advantage offerings.

UnitedHealthcare is discontinuing plans for about 390,000 members next year, though it noted most impacted individuals can switch to alternative company plans.

Humana will eliminate Medicare Advantage coverage for approximately 600,000 members as insurers re-evaluate low-profitability plans.

The plan closures coincide with the annual Medicare open enrollment period, which runs through December 7.

The reductions come amid widespread anxiety over healthcare affordability, with a recent survey showing 62 percent of U.S.…