What we're following

• •Open enrollment underway; seniors urged to get help choosing a Medicare plan This is the once-a-year window to review Medicare coverage, and free guidance can help you avoid costly mistakes and pick the right plan. Read it
• •30 residents hospitalized at a Massachusetts assisted living facility after a woman's death Reports of many residents being hospitalized in a short time raise serious safety questions for anyone with a loved one in assisted living. Read it
• •Massachusetts moves to revoke licenses of a nursing home chain over declining care State regulators acting against a chain after reports of poor care shows oversight can step in when a facility falls short. Read it
• •Officials warn against scams during Medicare open enrollment Scammers often target seniors during enrollment season, so it helps to be cautious and verify anyone asking for your personal or Medicare details. Read it
• •Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas will stop offering Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 A major insurer leaving the Medicare Advantage market means affected members will eventually need to find new coverage. Read it