Medicare 2027: What's Changing and What to Do About It

Key Topics Under Review

• 1. Key Dates & Numbers: Part B premiums ($209.50 projected), $700 deductible, and $2,400 drug cap.
• 2. Prescription Drugs: 15 price-negotiated drugs (Ozempic, Trelegy, Janumet), and 4 ways to lower costs.
• 3. Is Your Plan Changing?: Humana, Providence & carrier exits, reading your mail, and guaranteed-issue rights.
• 4. Extras & Dual Plans: Federal SSBCI rules for grocery/utility allowances (no rollover) and Medi-Cal integration.
• 5. Choosing Your Path: Medigap vs. Advantage trade-offs, state birthday rules, and the 6-step action plan before Dec 7.