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

Advantage plan cuts leave seniors racing to find new coverage

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More than 30 million people are in Medicare Advantage, and many are losing plans for 2027. Some insurers have federal approval to cap sign-ups in certain plans, so waiting could mean being turned away. Switching back to Original Medicare can also bring Medigap denials or higher prices. Free help is at 1-800-MEDICARE and your state's SHIP program.

Source: PBS NewsHour

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