Iowans face changes to Medicare plans

(KMAland) — New data show nearly half of Americans have made a health care decision they regret because they did not have the information they needed to make an informed choice.

Health officials are reminding Iowans to review their existing Medicare plans and prepare for changes in 2026. The Edelman 2025 Trust Barometer showed 43% of people regret a health care choice they’ve made after realizing they didn’t have accurate information.

Kristin Griffith, director of the Senior Health Insurance Information Program and the Senior Medicare Patrol for the Insurance Division of the State of Iowa, said it is important to review your coverage because insurance companies have renegotiated their contracts with Medicare…

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