Monday, October 26, 2026: Medicare open enrollment opens as many Advantage plans get cut

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Monday, October 26, 2026
 

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Medicare open enrollment opens as many Advantage plans get cut

Good morning. Medicare's yearly open enrollment is underway, and this year it comes with a warning. News outlets report that millions of people may see their Medicare Advantage plans canceled or changed for next year. In one Indiana county alone, an estimated 1,767 people had plans dropped. Illinois state retirees were also affected after a hospital system stopped taking some Advantage plans.

Because of these changes, experts are urging everyone to review their coverage before the deadline, even if they planned to sit out. Several groups are offering free help to walk seniors through their choices.

Reports also say costs are expected to rise in 2027, with changes across all plan types. Other stories today touch on a nursing home evacuation after an electrical problem and rising prices for nursing home care.


What we're tracking

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Medicare, Social Security & Benefits Humana and UnitedHealthcare are ending Medicare Advantage plans for about one million older adults, prompting many to seek new coverage. In central Illinois, some worry that Medicaid cuts could reduce living options for seniors. Read it

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Health & Wellness A new electronic health record tool for exercise prescriptions may help lower fall rates, while a community walking event and the nutritional benefits of tinned fish highlight simple ways to support healthy aging. Read it

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Caregiving & Family Today's stories look at how caregiving shapes family life, especially for women, and the importance of supporting caregivers themselves. Kinney Drugs is also offering a free webinar series for those caring for loved ones. Read it

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Food & Nutrition Several programs are working to bring healthy food to older adults, including the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program and local efforts to make senior nutrition services run more smoothly. Read it

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Technology & Online Safety Students and community programs are helping older adults build technology skills, with classes in Fresno and a Canterbury School effort reaching learners internationally. Efforts to guard against technology scams are also in the spotlight. Read it

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Travel & Leisure Today's travel coverage highlights common airport security mistakes older travelers make, ranks the top 20 countries for retirees abroad, and names ten charming, affordable U.S. small towns worth considering. Read it

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Money & Retirement Today's news looks at how many pension funds now depend on artificial intelligence investments, even as some politicians raise concerns. Other stories note that savings are often left behind in old workplace accounts, and that the process for claiming survivor's retirement benefits has been made simpler. Read it

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Senior Living & Housing A $110 million senior housing complex broke ground in Henderson, and Goleta moved to permanently protect a mobile home park's senior housing status. An assisted living company fired a regional administrator following an Iowa resident's death. Read it


Sources

Some in central Illinois worry Medicaid cuts will reduce living options for seniors — IPM Newsroom

Medicare Advantage cuts leave millions scrambling to find coverage — PBS

Humana, UnitedHealthcare ending Medicare Advantage plans for 1 million seniors, insurers say — CBS News

Art of Aging: PCA's 14th annual Senior Strut promotes healthy aging and community among older adults — 6abc Philadelphia

Women’s Health After 40: The New Rules for Healthy Aging — Hackensack Meridian Health

An electronic health record tool for exercise prescription may reduce fall rate among older adults — 2 Minute Medicine

Maine Family Caregiver Summit 2026 - Portland Press Herald — Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram

Women, Work and Caregiving Through the Arc of Family Life — Pew Research Center

A carefree grand opening for Village Caregiving — Sandusky Register

What Is the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program? — The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

County IT Team Helps Senior Nutrition Program Improve Efficiency — County of Santa Clara (.gov)

Art of Aging: PCA's senior nutrition programs provide access to healthy foods for older adults — 6abc Philadelphia

Canterbury School seniors teach older adults how to use technology internationally — Gulf Coast News and Weather

Protecting Older Adults from Technology Scams — LeadingAge

Fresno offers free digital literacy classes to help seniors navigate technology — ABC30 Fresno

TSA Agents Say Senior Travelers Make These 3 Major Mistakes at Security—and What to Do Instead — Travel + Leisure

Do Airlines Offer Senior Discounts? Here’s What Travelers Need to Know — Yahoo

These Are the 20 Best Countries for Senior Travelers and Retirees to Visit — Travel + Leisure

‘Ticking time bomb’: The world's pension funds face an ageing crisis — CNBC

Retirement savings are drifting across old jobs — Empower


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