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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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Chicago Tribune broke the news in Chicago, United States on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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