MarketWatch: More counties to lack Medicare Advantage plans; millions face fewer choices during open enrollment

Millions of Americans will face fewer choices during Medicare open enrollment, MarketWatch reported, as the number of counties with no Medicare Advantage plans is set to rise to 181 in 2027 from 67 in 2026.

• MarketWatch says millions face fewer Medicare choices during open enrollment.
• There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, per MarketWatch.
• That is up from 67 counties with no plans in 2026, according to MarketWatch.