Mauricio Giraldo

Medicare mainly offered two paths: original Medicare, run by the federal program, or Medicare Advantage, sold by private insurers with at least equivalent core coverage.
By 2025, ~54% of eligible beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Advantage, and a federal budget office projected that share would reach 64% by 2034.
Advantage plans often appealed through broader benefits, including drug coverage, vision, dental, hearing, plus extras like grocery cards and gym reimbursement.
Timing mattered most: initial enrollment spanned the 7 mo surrounding your 65th birthday, while current enrollees could review or switch coverage during Mid-Fall open enrollment.
Review costs closely: premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, provider networks, and drug formularies could all vary widely by plan and affect overall affordability.
For 2026, many Advantage and Part D plans changed benefits or disappeared, while covered drug spending faced a $2.1K out-of-pocket cap across Medicare drug plans.


Choose Medicare Coverage With Confidence

Home insurance is becoming a bigger planning item as premiums are expected to rise further, especially where household budgets already feel tighter.
Federal spending is projected at $7.4T in 2026, driven largely by retirement and health benefits, keeping household cost planning in focus now.
Retirement benefit adjustments are expected at ~3% through 2027, adding ~$57 monthly while insurance remains a rising household expense for many homeowners.
The retirement trust fund is projected to run out by 2032, making long-term homeownership budgeting more important for clients in high-cost states.
Potential benefit cuts of ~24% could deepen pressure, so insurance reviews, escrow checks, and reserve planning deserve attention now for today's homeowners.