Millions are about to choose the wrong Medicare plan

"But only 33% of people with Medicare used the Internet at all to explore their options, according to a recent U-M study. That's even though the choices can be dizzying: many people have dozens of options. Nearly all people have more than 10 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from, as well as multiple Part D prescription drug and Medigap supplemental plans"

"The Medicare Plan Compare site is the place to start, and you can start on the Your Medicare Options page. It's available even during the government shutdown, because the plan-navigation tools on it were built before the shutdown began. Using the Plan Compare site, you can see which Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans serve your area, what services or drugs they cover, what they charge for monthly premiums and for copays and other costs when you g"

Sixty-eight million Americans must decide Medicare coverage by December 7 for benefits beginning January 1, 2026. Open Enrollment affects people over 65 and those with major disabilities. University of Michigan research shows many Medicare enrollees do not take key steps during Open Enrollment that could save money and reduce stress. Medicare Plan Compare and Your Medicare Options provide online tools to compare Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap choices. Only about 33% of Medicare beneficiaries used the internet to explore options, despite having multiple plans and sometimes dozens of Medicare Advantage choices. Plan navigation tools remain available during the government shutdown.

Read at ScienceDaily