Medicare Advantage patients who get diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other serious diseases are ditching their plans — and it can cost them

MarketWatch Wednesday 02 September 2026, 16:04 UTC By Jessica Hall 1 min read

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The annual Medicare open-enrollment period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

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When it comes to paying for long-term care — potentially one of the biggest costs in retirement — 39% of middle-class households expect to turn to Medicare, according to a new survey from the American Council of Life Insurers, an insurance industry trade group. Yet there is one problem with that plan: Medicare generally does not cover the expenses associated with long-term care, which includes medical and non-medical care for people with chronic illnesses or disability. There are generally...

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