Medicare news today, Oct. 18: Part D, Medicare Advantage and Medigap
The Medicare stories of October 18 from MyMedicarePlans.org, read aloud one after another in a 6-minute video; each story is linked below.
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The stories in this video
- Medina Part D in 2026: the three phases, explained
- Richmond's Medicare Advantage lineup for 2027: 10 brand-new plans to weigh before Dec. 7
- Medicare Part D in 2027: The $2,400 Out-of-Pocket Cap and What Else to Know
- Medina Part D: splitting drug costs into monthly bills (how it works)
- Medicare and Medicaid together in Richmond: a guide to the 15 Dual Special Needs Plans for 2027
- Medigap and the 2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period: What You Can and Cannot Do for 2027 Coverage
- Medicare and your tax return: the 2026 IRMAA rules (explained)
- Frisco Medicare plan types for 2027 (explained)
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