What we're following

• •Medicare open enrollment begins with 2027 changes to weigh Seniors are choosing coverage during open enrollment while reports warn of major Medicare changes arriving in 2027, so this year's choices matter more than usual. Read it
• •Review your Medicare coverage before the Dec. 7 deadline Officials remind beneficiaries to compare plans and confirm their coverage before enrollment closes on December 7, since costs and options can change each year. Read it
• •CMS and states launch $275 million nursing home staffing push A new federal and state initiative aims to add workers in nursing homes, addressing staffing shortages that affect the quality and safety of resident care. Read it
• •Medicaid cuts and worker shortages shift care burden to families Reports say fewer workers and Medicaid cuts are leaving more older adults relying on family members for in-home care, raising pressure on relatives. Read it
• •Maryland pushes for stronger nursing home oversight Lawmakers are seeking tougher oversight of nursing homes after a Wicomico controversy, part of broader attention to resident safety and facility accountability. Read it