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Saturday, October 24, 2026● Updated 5:00 PM ET
Medicare & Seniors

More than 87,000 Iowans told their Medicare plan is ending

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Wellmark and Medica are dropping PPO plans, which means no Iowa Advantage plan will include Mayo Clinic in its network next year. People whose plan is canceled can return to Original Medicare and buy a Medigap policy without health questions. Pick new coverage by Dec. 31 to avoid a gap; a special window stays open through Feb. 28.

Source: Southwest Iowa News Source

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