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Information Medicare Advantage Plan Changes

What to Do If Your Medicare Advantage Plan Exits Your County

If you’ve received a notice that your Medicare Advantage plan is leaving your county at the end of the year, don’t panic — but do act quickly. Millions of seniors have faced similar disruptions in 2026 as insurers reshuffle their offerings.

When a plan exits, you’re granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). You can either enroll in another Medicare Advantage plan that serves your area, or return to Original Medicare and purchase a Medigap policy (with guaranteed-issue rights in many cases). The key is to compare your options before the SEP window closes.

Visit Medicare.gov to see all plans available in your ZIP code, or call 1-800-MEDICARE for free, unbiased counseling through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Compare plans at Medicare.gov

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Market Trends Medicare Advantage

Insurers Pull Back Medicare Advantage Plans Nationwide

Insurers are scaling back Medicare Advantage offerings, leaving some counties with fewer options as rising costs reshape the market. (Source: Investopedia)

Key Takeaways

  • Major insurers scaling back offerings
  • Rural counties hit hardest
  • Seniors facing fewer choices for 2027

Source: Investopedia

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Medicare Advantage Plan Changes

Millions of Seniors Losing Medicare Advantage Coverage

Nearly 3 million seniors are losing coverage as insurers exit Medicare Advantage markets nationwide, with rural areas facing the highest disruption rates. (Source: Washington Post)

Key Takeaways

  • 3 million beneficiaries forced to find new plans
  • Vermont saw 92 percent disruption rate
  • Special enrollment period available

Source: Washington Post