Medicare Advantage 2026: What You Need to Know | Health and Fitness News

Health News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Medicare Advantage plans for 2026 offer a bundled alternative to original Medicare, often including prescription drugs, vision, and dental—but you must choose wisely. Enroll between October 15 and December 7 or face penalties. Original Medicare (Parts A & B) covers hospital and doctor visits but lacks an out-of-pocket cap; Medigap can fill those gaps but adds cost. Advantage plans may offer extra perks like hearing coverage but often have narrower provider networks and strict rules. Whether you stick with original Medicare plus Medigap or switch to Advantage, do your research: compare costs…