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Millions on private Medicare plans face higher costs and fewer choices for 2027

Good morning. The biggest news this morning is about Medicare Advantage, the private version of Medicare. Reports say millions of older Americans are losing their current plans or facing higher costs, with fewer plan options when open enrollment arrives for 2027. If you are on one of these plans, you may need to shop for new coverage. Lawmakers and local health officials are raising concerns, and new government star ratings for plans are stirring both bonuses and uncertainty for insurers.

There is also troubling news from assisted living. One Massachusetts residence faced several enforcement actions before a resident died, and an insurer is fighting a claim tied to a patient freezer death. In Texas, a housing office is moving to end contracts with a senior community.

On a brighter note, federal health officials launched a nearly $28 million effort to help prevent falls among older adults, and Florida set new rules for memory care.