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Daily Briefing — Monday, October 26, 2026

Medicare open enrollment opens as many Advantage plans get cut

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Medicare open enrollment opens as many Advantage plans get cut

Good morning. Medicare's yearly open enrollment is underway, and this year it comes with a warning. News outlets report that millions of people may see their Medicare Advantage plans canceled or changed for next year. In one Indiana county alone, an estimated 1,767 people had plans dropped. Illinois state retirees were also affected after a hospital system stopped taking some Advantage plans.

Because of these changes, experts are urging everyone to review their coverage before the deadline, even if they planned to sit out. Several groups are offering free help to walk seniors through their choices.

Reports also say costs are expected to rise in 2027, with changes across all plan types. Other stories today touch on a nursing home evacuation after an electrical problem and rising prices for nursing home care.

Zoom out: Today is about checking your coverage now, because this enrollment season could quietly change or cancel the plan you count on.

What we're following

  • Medicare Advantage cuts leave millions searching for coverage Many people on Medicare Advantage may lose or see changes to their plans next year, forcing a scramble to find new coverage before enrollment ends. Read it
  • Is your Medicare Advantage plan ending next year? Reports explain what to do if your Advantage plan is being dropped, a question facing a growing number of older adults this season. Read it
  • Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2027, with big changes coming Higher costs and changes across all plan types are expected next year, making it important to review your options now. Read it
  • Planning to skip open enrollment? Here's why you shouldn't Even people happy with their coverage are urged to check, because plans and prices are shifting and a dropped plan could go unnoticed. Read it
  • Over 100 residents evacuated from nursing home after electrical issue An electrical problem forced the evacuation of more than 100 nursing home residents, a reminder of safety risks in care settings. Read it

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