Today Major insurers drop Medicare Advantage plans as open enrollment begins.Good morning. The big story this fall is change in Medicare Advantage. Two large insurers are canceling plans that cover about one million people, and some hospital systems, like White River Health, are leaving certain plans too. If your plan is ending, you are not alone, and you have time to choose a new one. This is happening right in the middle of Medicare open enrollment. Several groups are offering free help, including trained navigators and local presentations, so you can compare your options before deciding. One report also tells the story of a retiree whose supplement premium jumped to $726 a month, a reminder to check your costs closely. In sad news, a fire tore through an assisted living facility, killing two residents in their 80s, while others described escaping. Officials are now working on next steps for seniors displaced by the fire. |
What we're tracking | • | Health & Wellness Today's health news highlights fresh guidance on healthy aging for women over 40 and a growing focus on meeting the needs of older adults, including a community event in the North Country. Read it |
| • | Medicare, Social Security & Benefits Many retirees may be eligible for financial assistance programs, while open enrollment brings difficult Medicare plan choices. In Texas, some seniors will see coverage shift as certain Blue Cross Blue Shield plans end in 2027. Read it |
| • | Food & Nutrition Today's news highlights programs that help older adults get healthy foods, including the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program and local senior nutrition efforts. One county's IT team is also helping a nutrition program run more smoothly. Read it |
| • | Technology & Online Safety Today's stories highlight high school students who teach older adults around the world to use technology, along with guides to the best laptops and tips for staying safe from common tech scams. Read it |
| • | Caregiving & Family An Alzheimer's conference in Little Rock highlighted treatment and caregiving in Arkansas, while a Pennsylvania bill addressing the caregiver shortage is set to become law. Discussions also touched on the challenges families face when a parent declines offered help. Read it |
| • | Money & Retirement Reports today note that many U.S. households now hold more in taxable accounts than in retirement savings, while old 401(k) balances are often left behind at former jobs. Another story compares how much different generations have saved. Read it |
| • | Travel & Leisure Today's travel news covers common airport security mistakes older travelers make, a ranking of the 20 best countries for retirees based on safety, walkability, and food, and a list of charming, affordable small U.S. towns worth visiting. Read it |
| • | Senior Living & Housing A fire in Mississippi forced the evacuation of a senior living center and destroyed much of the building. In other news, ASHA is bringing senior living policy and career opportunities to classrooms at Cornell. Read it |
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