{"id":63,"date":"2026-10-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2026-10-01T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T12:00:00","slug":"2027-medicare-advantage-exits-affect-600000-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/01\/2027-medicare-advantage-exits-affect-600000-members\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 Medicare Advantage Exits Affect 600,000 Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video-zmyer\">\n<div class=\"video-frame-zmyer\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomvu.com\/agent\/embed\/perry-johnson\/humana-medicare-members-remotion-videos-ed7c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><br \/>\n        <\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"video-description-zmyer\">\n<p>There\u2019s no question that changes in the Medicare Advantage landscape can feel unsettling, especially as we look ahead to 2027. One major insurer has announced targeted exits that will impact approximately 600,000 members. For anyone affected, it\u2019s important to remember: your Medicare eligibility isn\u2019t going away. If your plan isn\u2019t renewed and you don\u2019t actively choose a replacement, you\u2019ll generally return to Original Medicare by default.<\/p>\n<p>The main enrollment period to review and select new coverage options runs from early to mid-Q4, with changes taking effect in early Q1. There\u2019s also a special window that extends into mid-Q1 for certain situations. Notably, moving back to Original Medicare may open a special Medigap enrollment window\u2014beginning 60 days before your current coverage ends and closing 63 days after. This can be a rare opportunity to secure supplemental coverage without underwriting.<\/p>\n<p>When weighing your options, I always encourage a close look at the details: provider networks, hospital access, prescription formularies, copays, deductibles, and the true out-of-pocket limits. Sometimes a $0 premium can mask much higher annual costs elsewhere. Free, unbiased counseling is available through state assistance programs, and double-checking your choices\u2014whether with Medicare or a qualified advisor\u2014can help you avoid any gaps in coverage.<\/p>\n<p>After decades helping families and business owners navigate the complexities of Medicare, my approach is rooted in careful planning and complete transparency. Whether you\u2019re considering a move or simply want to understand your options, let\u2019s make sure your coverage keeps working for you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no question that changes in the Medicare Advantage landscape can feel unsettling, especially as we look ahead to 2027. One major insurer has announced targeted exits that will impact approximately 600,000 members. For anyone affected, it\u2019s important to remember: your Medicare eligibility isn\u2019t going away. If your plan isn\u2019t renewed and you don\u2019t actively [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":307,"featured_media":64,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/307"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":65,"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63\/revisions\/65"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.perrypartnersllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}