DES Moines, Iowa — More than 87,000 Iowa Medicare beneficiaries have been notified that their current Medicare Advantage, Cost or Part D plan will be canceled or discontinued in their county, according to Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program.
Medicare open enrollment for 2027 coverage began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Beneficiaries can use the period to compare plans and choose coverage for next year.
People whose plans are canceled should review their notice and select new coverage by Dec. 31 to avoid a gap beginning Jan. 1, SHIIP-SMP says. Those affected also have a special enrollment period through Feb. 28, 2027…