Medicare Changes To Know As This Year’s Open Enrollment Period Begins
New 2026 Medicare changes include a $2,100 out-of-pocket drug cap and price reductions on 10 medications, officials said.
- On Oct. 15, Pennsylvania Department of Aging officials said Medicare's fall open enrollment begins and runs through Dec. 7 for about 66 million beneficiaries.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials note 2026 policy changes include a $2,100 out-of-pocket cap and reduced prices for 10 negotiated drugs.
- State programs like Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight offer free counseling, and the PA MEDI Helpline connects residents to certified counselors who review the annual notice of change and compare plans.
- During the open enrollment window, new Medicare beneficiaries can sign up and current Medicare beneficiaries can join, switch, or drop plans, with changes taking effect Jan. 1.
- Medicare Part B premiums are projected to rise to $206.50 and deductibles to 288, with Medigap policies ranging from $65 to $2,278 monthly.
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Medicare open enrollment for 2026 begins
Medicare open enrollment for 2026 began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. During the annual enrollment period, Medicare-eligible individuals can check their status, choose plans or change plans during the open enrollment period, including switching from Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans to Traditional Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services projects the average monthly premium for MA plans will fall by $2.40 in 2026 to…
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