Medical News Today October 17, 2025
David Mills

  • Health experts say it is important for Medicare recipients to compare plans during the current open enrollment period.
  • They note that some monthly insurance premiums may increase slightly while others may see minor decreases.
  • They add that there could be changes in medical services coverage as well as deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

Experts are urging Medicare recipients to carefully research their options for next year during the open enrollment period that is now under way.

They say changes in premiums and other Medicare components as well as the government shutdown could affect what they pay for medical care as well as what services are available to them.

“Millions of Medicare beneficiaries...

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