2017 Medicare changes preview for Pennsylvania residents
The Open Enrollment runs Oct 15 to Dec 7 with rising premiums deductibles and shrinking networks. In Pennsylvania 2017 offers 100 percent access to a Medicare Advantage plan 179 plans and 24 Part D plans. premium trends vary by region with hold harmless rules affecting about 70 percent of beneficiaries and 30 percent bearing increases. Access to private plans remains strong and more supplemental benefits are expected in 2017.