Syracuse, NY — Henry Rogala thought Excellus’s upcoming rate hike must be a typo.
The cost of Medicare Advantage for the 76-year-old retiree is going up 70% in 2026 — that’s $21.80 extra a month, the insurer warned in a booklet this month.
On top of that, the maximum he might have to pay out of pocket will jump by $1,300; there will also be a new $22 fee for dental coverage…