(Bloomberg) — Humana Inc. is the latest insurer to run into trouble in Obamacare's individual health-insurance markets.

The health insurer said that it probably won't collect enough money to cover costs for some customers who bought individual plans, and will set aside what's known as a premium deficiency reserve.

The shortfall is for 2016 plans that comply with new rules under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Louisville, Kentucky-based Humana said Friday.

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