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• •Medicare open enrollment starts October 15 — what to know The yearly window to review and change Medicare drug and health plans opens tomorrow, the one time most people can switch coverage for the coming year. Read it
• •390,000 Minnesota seniors face Medicare Advantage changes A large group of older adults in one state may lose or see changes to their plans, showing how coverage shifts can hit many people at once. Read it
• •Massachusetts moves to seize licenses from RegalCare nursing home chain State regulators acting against a troubled chain signals that serious care failures can cost operators the right to run homes. Read it
• •Open enrollment starts October 15 — how to spot a scam Enrollment season brings a rise in fraud aimed at seniors, so knowing the warning signs helps protect money and personal information. Read it
• •Nursing home fines fall across 49 states despite more problems A report finds penalties dropping even as inspectors cite more issues, raising questions about how strongly care standards are enforced. Read it