A New Medicare Season Begins, but some Shifts Will Arrive in 2027
Beneficiaries can compare plans as Part D out-of-pocket caps rise to $2,400 and 15 drugs get new Medicare-negotiated prices.
- Starting Thursday, October 15, 2026, Medicare Open Enrollment begins, forcing 390,000 Minnesota seniors to seek new healthcare plans after losing Medicare Advantage coverage.
- Major insurers including HealthPartners, Humana, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield are discontinuing or restructuring Advantage plans, creating uncertainty for 2027 coverage.
- The Minnesota Aging Pathways assistance line, which handled over 54,000 calls last year, helped seniors achieve over $13 million in annual savings during 2025 enrollment.
- Beneficiaries should review existing policies for 2027 changes and compare options using the Medicare website to filter plans by prescription drug coverage and provider networks.
- New digital resources like HeyMOE and Medicare Pocket Protector offer unbiased plan analysis for $30, comparing costs between traditional Medicare and Advantage options to simplify enrollment.
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Aging Best says seniors should review Medicare plans as costs shift
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local nonprofit Aging Best is urging seniors to review their Medicare plans during the current open enrollment period, as coverage limits and out-of-pocket costs could change. Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and applicants can choose between traditional Medicare or privately run Medicare Advantage plans. Changes include medication coverage,
Fall Open Enrollment Begins Today
Starting today, October 15, and until December 7, people with Medicare have an opportunity to make changes to the way they access their Medicare coverage. During Fall Open Enrollment, people can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage (MA) and vice versa, pick a new standalone Part D prescription drug plan, or choose a different MA […]
Terry Savage: Your questions answered on Medicare open enrollment
Yes, Medicare open enrollment is complicated— even if you already have coverage that you like. Everyone, and that means everyone, must review their current coverage and see what changes are coming to their current coverage for 2027. You simply can’…
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