Have you received a letter telling you that your Medicare Advantage Plan won't be offered in 2026? It could be better news than it sounds. Every year in Oregon, Medicare Advantage Plan members receive letters in the mail detailing the upcoming changes to their plans. Monthly premiums can go up, co-pays due when you visit the doctor can change, prescription drugs can be added or dropped from the plan's list of covered drugs, and the extra benefits like dental, vision, hearing,

As we approach 2026, Medicare beneficiaries should prepare for several important changes that will affect their healthcare costs and Social Security benefits. Here's what you need to know to plan your budget for the coming year. Medicare Part B Premium Increase The most significant change for most beneficiaries will be the increase in the Medicare Part B monthly premium. In 2026, the standard premium is expected to rise from $185 to $206 per month —an increase of $21. This pr

Whether you are first signing up for Medicare or considering a change to a new plan, navigating the choice between a Medicare Supplement plan and a Medicare Advantage Plan can be daunting. When you first sign up for Medicare, you will quickly come to learn that Original Medicare (Parts A & B) do not cover everything. Despite paying a lifetime of Medicare taxes and a monthly premium ($206 for most people in 2026), Parts A and B only end up covering about 80% of your total medi