Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Nearly 400,000 Minnesota seniors face losing their Medicare Advantage

SeniorLiving.News · 2026-11-03

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Daily Digest
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Today

Nearly 400,000 Minnesota seniors face losing their Medicare Advantage plans

Good morning. Several reports say close to 400,000 people in Minnesota could lose their current Medicare Advantage plan for 2027. News outlets describe this as a big disruption, with coverage changes that may force seniors to pick a new plan before the December 7 deadline. If you live in Minnesota, this is a good time to check your mail and review your options.

This news lands in the middle of Medicare's open enrollment season. Reports warn that this period is also prime time for scammers who target older adults, and other stories point to common mistakes people make when choosing a plan. Free, unbiased counseling is available in some communities to help.

Other headlines look ahead to 2027, when some Medicare drug plan costs are expected to rise. There are also reports that Medicare Advantage networks may limit access to top-rated nursing homes.

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Panic and Anger Spread as Europe’s Great Pension Covenant Unravels — WSJ

Making the most out of your retirement savings from Guilford Financial Group — FOX 17 West Michigan News

Connecticut’s sole-trustee pension model faces pushback from treasurer candidate — Pensions & Investments

Medicare Changes May Increase Costs for Seniors Unhappy With Current Coverage — Investopedia

Medicare Part D premiums are spiking 50% on average next year, KFF finds — Healthcare Dive

Report: Nearly 392,000 Minnesota seniors will lose their current Medicare Advantage plan for 2027 — Audacy

Rutgers Is Awarded $3.6 Million to Improve Heart and Metabolic Health in Older Adults With HIV | Newswise — Newswise

Why People Want to Know About Creatine for Healthy Aging — Verywell Health

Rising Health Costs, Coverage Changes Worry Older Adults as Election Day Nears — MedPage Today

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

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