For 2027, Medicare beneficiaries in Macon County will have fewer Medicare Advantage plans available than they did in 2026. Plans are leaving the market, while several continuing plans have made changes to premiums, deductibles, or other plan features.

Here’s an overview of what’s new — and what still matters — as you review your Medicare plan options for 2027.

This article goes over the major Medicare enrollment periods and what they mean for beneficiaries.

Decatur, Illinois has several health systems and physician groups that work with Medicare patients and participate in Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is currently a temporary program scheduled to run from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. This article goes over what we know so far and resources for more information.