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Major insurers drop Medicare Advantage plans as open enrollment begins.

Good morning. The big story this fall is change in Medicare Advantage. Two large insurers are canceling plans that cover about one million people, and some hospital systems, like White River Health, are leaving certain plans too. If your plan is ending, you are not alone, and you have time to choose a new one.

This is happening right in the middle of Medicare open enrollment. Several groups are offering free help, including trained navigators and local presentations, so you can compare your options before deciding. One report also tells the story of a retiree whose supplement premium jumped to $726 a month, a reminder to check your costs closely.

In sad news, a fire tore through an assisted living facility, killing two residents in their 80s, while others described escaping. Officials are now working on next steps for seniors displaced by the fire.