Minnesota Medicare Advantage shake-up forces many to find new plans for 2027

Hundreds of thousands of people may lose their current plan and must choose a new one, so checking your 2027 coverage now matters.

Medicare Advantage plans shift more costs onto seniors in 2027

A report says older people will pay more out of pocket next year, which can strain fixed incomes and budgets.

Regence to exit southern Oregon Medicare Advantage market

When an insurer leaves an area, members there lose that plan and must find new coverage for the coming year.

What's at stake in 2026: Medicaid cuts

Medicaid helps pay for nursing homes and long-term care, so possible cuts could affect many older adults and families.

Medicare Part D drug premiums expected to stay stable next year

A rare piece of steady news: prescription drug plan premiums are not expected to jump, offering some relief on medicine costs.

Health & Wellness

Today's stories highlight efforts to support healthy aging, from age-friendly care and supportive policies to NYU Langone offering more health screenings at Huntington's Senior Health Fair.

What age-friendly care means for older adults · American Medical Association | AMA

Celebrating Longevity and Supporting Healthy Aging Through Policy · Association of State and Territorial Health Officials | ASTHO

NYU Langone Brings More Health Screenings to Huntington’s Senior Health Fair · NYU Langone Health

Caregiving & Family

Caregiving news today highlights the ongoing push to improve caregiver training, client outcomes, and wages in personal care. Separately, one caregiver faces fraud and exploitation charges, while a former caregiver turned author prepares to share her story at the Windham Library.

Personal care prioritizes caregiver training and client outcomes, wages still king · McKnights Home Care

Caregiver faces fraud, exploitation charges · localnewslive.com

From Caregiver to Author: Sherburne to share her story at Windham Library · The Windham Eagle News

Medicare, Social Security & Benefits

A major shakeup in Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 could affect coverage for more than 300,000 Minnesota seniors, with some plans set to be dropped or changed. While insurers say benefits are preserved, a closer look at the data raises questions.

Insurers say their 2027 Medicare Advantage offerings preserve benefits. The data tells a different story · Healthcare Dive

What the big Medicare Advantage shakeup means for Minnesota seniors · Star Tribune

Over 300,000 Minnesota seniors could have Medicare Advantage plans dropped or changed · Audacy

Technology & Online Safety

Communities are helping older adults get comfortable with new technology, from a Montreal conference on aging in place to San Antonio classes teaching AI skills and scam awareness. In Houston, seniors are even working with university researchers to design helpful AI robots.

Seniors conference in Montreal explores how technology can help people age in place · CTV News

San Antonio seniors learn AI skills to stay connected, avoid scams targeting older adults · ksat.com

UH researchers want to build AI robots for older adults — and Houston seniors are helping · KHOU

Travel & Leisure

Travel writers spotlight the best countries and a top wellness destination for older travelers, along with one reader's advice for first-time cruisers after convincing her 80-year-old parents to set sail.

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

We Asked 5 Retirement Pros for the Best Wellness Destination for Seniors—and They All Picked the Same Place · Travel + Leisure

I Loved My First Cruise So Much, I Convinced My 80-year-old Parents to Book One—Here’s What I Told Them to Pack · Travel + Leisure

Senior Living & Housing

Senior living occupancy has climbed above 90 percent even as new construction lags behind demand. Meanwhile, developers are breaking ground on communities in Alaska, Illinois, and Kansas, and a new 48-bed assisted-living facility has won planning approval.

Senior living occupancy tops 90 percent amid persistent development gap · McKnight's Senior Living

In the Pipeline: Touchmark Starts Work in Alaska; Cedarhurst Hits Milestones in Illinois, Kansas · Senior Housing News

Charter School, 48-bed Assisted-Living Facility Win Planning Commission Approval · The Raincross Gazette

Money & Retirement

Retirement security is in focus today, with reports on renewed interest in cash balance pensions and widespread worry that longer lifespans could outlast savings. Even Gen Z's shortfall is drawing attention as a concern employers may eventually shoulder.

A Fresh Look at Cash Balance Pensions · Governing

Americans worry living longer could put retirement savings at risk · Employee Benefit News

Gen Z’s retirement savings problem could become an employer’s problem · The Globe and Mail

Food & Nutrition

Today's coverage centers on malnutrition among older adults, with two pieces explaining how to recognize and prevent this often-hidden risk to healthy aging. A local report also highlights how a county IT team helped a senior nutrition program run more efficiently.

How Older Adults Can Detect and Prevent Malnutrition · The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

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

Malnutrition in Older Adults: The Hidden Threat to Healthy Longevity · US News Health