Most Medicare beneficiaries claim shopping for a plan during the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is confusing, with many unaware of significant plan changes coming in 2026.

According to a new survey from eHealth, about 75% of Medicare beneficiaries feel choosing a plan is confusing . The survey, conducted Sept. 15–16 with more than 1,500 Medicare beneficiaries, found that only 51% plan to review their coverage options this AEP, down from 63% last year.

It was also found that 36% of Medicare Advantage and Part D plan enrollees reported being unaware of major cost and benefit changes expected next year.

“This is not the year for Medicare beneficiaries to go on autopilot, as significant changes are expected for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plans,” Derrick D

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