Medicare's 2027 costs are mostly set, but one key number is still missing.͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ | | | | Today Medicare's 2027 costs are mostly set, but one key number is still missing.Good morning. Most of your 2027 Medicare costs are now locked in, with one big figure still to be announced. Several reports walk through what is changing next year and how to avoid paying more than you should. Humana says its Medicare Advantage sign-ups for 2027 are beating expectations, and it expects membership to keep growing. Families caring for aging parents should note an important warning. One report says a nursing home told a family that Dad had to private-pay for 12 months, costing $118,000, before it would consider Medicaid — a requirement the article says has been illegal since 1987. Meanwhile, Boeing retirees were reportedly hit with a 400% jump in Medicare Advantage premiums. There is troubling news on care quality, too. A Pennsylvania nursing home had its license downgraded again after residents were injured, and a Maryland case ended in a $4 million award after a resident escaped and died of hypothermia. |
What we're tracking | • | Medicare, Social Security & Benefits Medicare open enrollment is underway, with reports of possible cost changes for some plans. Humana also projects continued growth in its Medicare Advantage membership through 2027. Read it |
| • | Technology & Online Safety Several communities are helping older adults stay safe online, with Fresno offering free digital literacy classes and San Antonio teaching seniors about artificial intelligence. News coverage also highlighted five common financial scams that frequently target older people. Read it |
| • | Money & Retirement Several retired baseball umpires, including Joe West, have filed a lawsuit over alleged pension underpayments. Meanwhile, questions about drawing down retirement savings and protecting pensions linked to private credit are drawing fresh attention. Read it |
| • | Food & Nutrition Today's stories look at the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, food insecurity among older adults, and how nutritional needs change with age. Read it |
| • | Caregiving & Family A new report finds that caregiving costs are climbing and one in five caregivers describe their own health as poor. Senator Andy Kim shared his family's experience with his father's Alzheimer's while calling for greater caregiver support, and a local agency has scheduled a caregiver conference for November 14. Read it |
| • | Travel & Leisure Today's travel coverage highlights the best countries for senior travelers, packing tips from experienced retirees, and common mistakes to avoid at airport security checkpoints. Read it |
| • | Health & Wellness Today's health news covers sexual health and protection for older adults, new AI-powered fitness tools designed to support healthy aging, and the YMCA's annual senior health fair. Read it |
| • | Senior Living & Housing A televised senior living show highlighted health, finances, and active lifestyles, while Brookdale announced changes to its sales approach to boost occupancy. In Maryland, a court awarded $4 million in damages after a resident escaped an assisted living facility and died of hypothermia. Read it |
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Sources Medicare Changes May Increase Costs for Seniors Unhappy With Current Coverage — Investopedia Here's the Maximum Social Security Benefit for 2027 and How to Get It — The Motley Fool Three Weeks into Medicare Enrollment: What Wisconsin Seniors Need to Know Now — TMJ4 News Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults and How to Avoid Them — The National Council on Aging (NCOA) Canterbury School seniors teach older adults how to use technology internationally — Gulf Coast News and Weather San Antonio seniors learn AI skills to stay connected, avoid scams targeting older adults — KSAT Personalized savings reminders can help boost retirement savings — Phys.org Column | How to turn your retirement savings into a steady income stream for life — The Washington Post How to Start Drawing Down Retirement Savings — AARP What Is the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program? — The National Council on Aging (NCOA) Get the Facts on Food Insecurity and Older Adults — The National Council on Aging (NCOA) The changing nutritional needs of older adults and how to meet them — www.heart.org A Saturday Routine, a Growing Role: Family Caregiving in Nevada — The Nevada Independent Avanlee Care, platform for family caregivers, raises $3.5M, targeting Medicare Advantage plans — Fierce Healthcare Idaho Caregiver Alliance finds that personalized services improve rural caregiver well-being — Boise State University My Retired 77-year-old Grandparents Always Pack These 10 Genius Items for 2-week International Trips—From $6 — Travel + Leisure These Are the 20 Best Countries for Senior Travelers and Retirees to Visit—and No. 1 Has Safety, Walkability, and Great Food — Yahoo TSA Agents Say Senior Travelers Make These 3 Major Mistakes at Security—and What to Do Instead — Travel + Leisure Four Social Support Profiles Emerge Among Migrant Older Adults, Study Finds — Bioengineer.org Aging Untold: What older adults should know about sexual health and protection — CBS7 |
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