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Wednesday, October 28, 2026● Updated 6:15 AM ET
Medicare & Seniors

Rural Colorado seniors face far fewer Medicare choices for 2027

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Garfield County is down to eight Medicare plans from 23 about a decade ago, with no $0-premium drug plans this year, and Eagle County will have no Medicare Advantage plans at all. Neighboring Pitkin County gets a new insurer whose network doesn't yet include local hospitals. Anyone in a $0-premium drug plan that is ending must choose a new one or lose drug coverage in 2027.

Source: Aspen Public Radio

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