Presbyterian Healthcare Services to discontinue MA plans in 2027, cut 150 jobs

New Mexico-based health system Presbyterian Healthcare Services will discontinue most of its Medicare Advantage plans, a spokesperson confirmed to Fierce Healthcare.

Presbyterian will nix most of its Medicare Advantage plans for the 2027 plan year, the spokesperson said, though it will continue to offer MA dual special needs plans. The move will not impact 2026 coverage for people currently enrolled in Presbyterian's MA plans.

"For Presbyterian, continuing in this market would limit our ability to invest in the care, workforce and access to serve New Mexicans where they need us most," the spokesperson said.

Alongside eliminating most MA plan options, Presbyterian will cut 150 jobs at its health plan, including some administrative positions. The spokesperson said that the job cuts will not impact clinical care, and the health system is hiring to fill about 870 open clinical positions.

Members will questions about the transition are encouraged to contact Presbyterian at 505-923-2000.

"Presbyterian is focused on where we can make the greatest difference: delivering high-quality care, expanding access and staying a strong, independent healthcare system for New Mexico," the spokesperson told Fierce.

 
The health system has been working to address financial struggles over the past several months, with Fitch Ratings downgrading Presbyterian's credit outlook to negative in February. Rising medical costs, which have stung payers across the country, are a key source of pressure on the system's health plan.
 
Fitch said at the time, though, that it "believes PHS' health plans provide long-term operational stability, despite challenges in recent years."
 
Beyond MA plans, Presbyterian also offers individual market, Medicaid and employer-sponsored plans.