Medicare 2027: 4 million+ lose their plans; Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400

More than 4 million Medicare Advantage or stand-alone Part D members will see plans discontinued in 2027, per KFF. Medicare open enrollment ends December 7.

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- More than 4 million Medicare Advantage or Part D members face discontinued plans in 2027 (KFF)
- About 40,000 North Carolinians lose their current plans
- NC stand-alone Part D options drop from 12 to 11
- Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,100 to $2,400 (excludes premiums and non-covered drugs)
- Maximum Part D deductible: $615 to $700
- Average stand-alone Part D premium projected at $51, up from $34, for people who stay put (KFF)
- Without a new pick, people in a discontinued Medicare Advantage plan generally go back to traditional Medicare, without stand-alone drug coverage. Open enrollment runs through December 7, 2026.

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