Big Medicare Changes Coming in 2026 You Need to Know!

📞 Need help comparing plans? Call us at 855-265-6334 or visit 👉 PlanGquotes.com Big Medicare changes are coming in 2026 — and they’ll impact both new and current Medicare beneficiaries. In this video, Hollie Cohen from The Medicare Truth explains: ✔️ How much Part B premiums and deductibles will rise ✔️ The new $2,100 drug cost cap for prescriptions ✔️ Medicare Advantage changes and why some plans may disappear ✔️ What you should do NOW to prepare for Open Enrollment (Oct 15 – Dec 7, 2025) If you’re on Medicare or turning 65 soon, this breakdown will help you understand what’s happening and how to protect yourself. 0:00 – Intro | Major Medicare Changes in 2026 0:30 – Part B Premiums Rising: $185 → $226.50 1:00 – Part B Deductible Increase: $257 → $288 1:30 – Prescription Drug Cap: $2,100 Out-of-Pocket Limit 2:15 – Why This Is a Huge Win for Expensive Medications 2:45 – Medicare Advantage in 2026: $25B More in Funding 3:30 – Reality Check: Cuts, Exits & Shrinking Benefits 4:05 – Be Careful with Misleading Medicare Advantage Ads 4:35 – Max Out-of-Pocket Lowered Slightly: $9,350 → $9,250 5:00 – Part D Deductible Increase: $595 → $615 5:30 – Insurers Pulling Medicare Advantage Plans in 2026 6:00 – Your 2026 Medicare Checklist: 5 Steps to Prepare 6:10 – #1 Watch Your Annual Notice of Change (September) 6:35 – #2 Review Your Medications & Formularies 6:55 – #3 Don’t Assume Your Advantage Plan Will Stay the Same 7:15 – #4 Start Early — Don’t Wait Until December 7:35 – #5 Work with a Broker You Trust 7:50 – Bottom Line: What to Expect in 2026 & Final Advice 📺 Don’t forget to subscribe to The Medicare Truth for more videos that expose the myths and reveal the facts about Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage. ⚠️ Disclaimers For educational purposes only. This video is not legal, financial, or medical advice. Always verify information with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) at www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Carrier names (Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Mutual of Omaha, Cigna) are mentioned only in relation to publicly available news reports. They have not reviewed or endorsed this video. Hollie Cohen and her agency are independent, licensed brokers. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare, CMS, or any insurance carrier. Plan availability varies by state and county. Enrollment in Medicare Supplement plans may require medical underwriting if outside your guaranteed issue/open enrollment period. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent organizations which offer products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.