“Medicare Advantage 2026 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings,” by Meredith Freed, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Nancy Ochieng, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman, KFF
“In 2026, the average Medicare beneficiary has a choice of 32 Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MA-PD) plans, two fewer than the 34 in 2025. Virtually all Medicare Advantage plans for 2026 provide multiple extra benefits like vision, hearing, and dental benefits, similar to last year. While Medicare Advantage plan choices are relatively stable for a large share of beneficiaries, the number of enrollees facing plan terminations is increasing in 2026, which could lead to some beneficiaries experiencing disruptions in their coverage. This brief provides an overview of the Medicare Advantage plans that are available for 2026 and key trends over time. This analysis uses data from the CMS Landscape files. In general, this brief refers to individual Medicare plans available for general enrollment, excludes Special Needs Plans (SNPs), except where noted, and excludes employer plans. (See methods for more details.) A second, companion analysis, describes premiums and benefits that are available for 2026 Medicare Advantage plans and over time.”
LTC Comment, Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform:
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