Learn what’s going wrong with Medicare’s new plan portal and how it’s confusing seniors during open enrollment. Learn how to protect yourself from wrong plan information, rising costs, and network errors before it’s too late.
In today’s update, learn how the new Medicare Plan Finder portal, launched as part of a modernization effort, is creating confusion for millions of seniors. This guide explains how portal errors, inaccurate doctor listings, and plan mismatches can lead to unexpected costs and enrollment mistakes. Understand what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is doing to fix these issues, how the Special Enrollment Period works, and what to double-check before finalizing your Medicare Advantage or Part D drug plan. Discover why major insurers are cutting benefits, increasing premiums, and how these changes affect seniors nationwide. This is essential information for anyone enrolling in Medicare or helping a loved one navigate coverage decisions in 2025–2026.
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