Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 22, 2026
Medicare open enrollment 2027: Key dates and changes
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Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15–Dec. 7, with 2027 changes including lower Advantage premiums, higher Part D deductibles, and a projected Part B premium increase.
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IOWA -- The Medicare open enrollment period is now open for 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription plans, and thousands of Iowans could see changes in the new year. Plans for more than 87,000 Iowans are being cancelled or discontinued, which means they'll have to find a new plan.
Open enrollment for Medicare, the nationwide federal health insurance program primarily for those aged 65 and older, began last week and there are some changes.
Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15–Dec. 7, with 2027 changes including lower Advantage premiums, higher Part D deductibles, and a projected Part B premium increase.
