BERLIN — Coos County residents will see a dramatic decrease in the number of Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. Only two plans will be offered in Coos County for 2026, compared to 21 different plans offered in 2025.

Medicare Advantage is an alternative form of Medicare, the U.S. public health coverage program for Americans 65 or older. It allows enrollees to purchase subsidized health coverage from government-approved private companies.

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