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A New Medicare Season Begins, but some Shifts Will Arrive in 2027 – WTOP News

Beneficiaries can compare plans before Dec. 7 as out-of-pocket caps, deductibles and drug prices are set to change next year.

  • 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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Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees

Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.

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