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Story summary
- Medicare opened its annual enrollment on Oct. 15 2026, running through Dec. 7 2026 for 2027 plans.
- Thousands of Medicare Advantage plans are discontinued, leaving hundreds of thousands of seniors in nearly 200 counties without private-insurance options for 2027.
- Insurers must send an Annual Notice of Change by Sept. 30, detailing 2027 premiums, copayments, deductibles and network changes.
- Medicare Part D’s deductible rises to $700, out-of-pocket cap to $2,400, and the temporary premium subsidy ends for 2027.