In 2027, Medicare Advantage plans will have to offer fewer of the everyday supports that keep seniors healthy and on budget. Meal benefits are disappearing from hundreds of plans; rides to the doctor are being…
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CNN: ‘More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 in third year of turmoil’
October 16, 2026
As Medicare open enrollment begins today, CNN reports that seniors in Medicare Advantage face fewer plans, higher out-of-pocket costs, and thinner supplemental benefits for 2027, the program’s third consecutive year of upheaval. More than half…
In the News: The New York Times on Rising Instability in Medicare Advantage, and the Seniors Paying the Price
October 13, 2026
As Medicare Advantage open enrollment gets underway, a front-page New York Times story documents what many seniors are already finding in their mailboxes: plans are disappearing, choices are shrinking, and costs are going up. Millions…
Premiums Are Down in 2027. That’s Not the Whole Story for Medicare Advantage.
October 9, 2026
Medicare Advantage premiums are falling in 2027, and that’s good news for seniors. But a lower premium isn’t the same as lower costs or more choices. Out-of-pocket limits are climbing, plans are leaving markets, and…
Strengthening Medicare Advantage Through a Nurse’s Lens
October 5, 2026
By Jenni Gudapati, PhD, MBA, RN, Founder, HealthyInsights.AI and member of the federal Healthcare Advisory Committee I have spent decades working in value-based healthcare, focused on improving outcomes. But the nurse in me also thinks…
From Capitol Hill to Main Street: What Seniors Want Lawmakers to Know About Medicare Advantage
October 1, 2026
More than 35 million Americans choose Medicare Advantage for the affordable, high-quality, coordinated care it provides. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, these beneficiaries want lawmakers to know that protecting the program is a priority…