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10/14/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Social Security Benefits Will Increase 3.6% in 2027

The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, the largest increase in four years.

There is still one important piece of the puzzle we’re waiting on. Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles for 2027 have not yet been announced. Those figures are expected in November, and any increase in Part B premiums could offset some of the Social Security increase.

This is also a good reminder that Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period begins October 15 and runs through December 7.

If you’re on Medicare, now is the time to sit down with a knowledgeable, licensed Medicare professional and review your coverage for next year.

Premiums, prescription drug costs, provider networks, and plan benefits can change significantly from one year to the next. A plan that worked well for you in 2026 may not be your best option in 2027.

The objective should always be to find the coverage that meets your healthcare needs at the lowest overall cost, not simply the plan with the lowest monthly premium.

Even if you have no intention of changing plans, an annual review is worth your time. You may find opportunities to save money, improve your coverage, or avoid an unexpected expense next year.

Source: Social Security Administration
https://www.ssa.gov/cola/

10/13/2026

Medicare Talk Radio is a community education program sponsored by Yost Insurance Agency. We sit down with Ron Verb at News Radio 570 WKBN each week to discuss Medicare trends and updates and to share educational information with the community! Check out the latest episode!

Medicare Talk Radio · Episode

10/07/2026

Medicare plan options can change from year to year, and what worked for you before may not always be the best fit going forward.

Taking time to review your options can help you better understand changes in costs, coverage, provider networks, prescriptions, and benefits.

Our latest blog explains some of the resources available to help you compare your Medicare options and make an informed decision.

Read the full article to learn more.

https://www.yostinsurance.com/medicare-annual-enrollment-period-a-guide-to-reviewing-your-coverage/

10/05/2026

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10/01/2026

At Yost Insurance Agency, we believe important decisions deserve more than a phone call with someone hundreds of miles away. Our local team is here to sit down with you, answer your questions, and help you understand your options.

09/29/2026

It is almost time to review your Medicare Insurance Plan coverage for the 2027 plan year! Call now to schedule a no-cost review with one of our dedicated live, local, independent agents starting on October 1st.

A team you can count on all year long!

09/23/2026

Medicare plans can change from year to year, and those changes can affect your costs, prescriptions, provider network and coverage.

That’s why we encourage our Medicare clients to review their coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period, even if they’re happy with the plan they have today.

At Yost Insurance Agency, we’re local. We know our community, we know Medicare, and we’re here to help you understand what’s changing for 2027 and review your options.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7.
Meetings available to learn about your options beginning October 1st but no plan enrollments can occur before 10/15/2026.

Have questions or want to schedule your annual Medicare review?

Call Yost Insurance Agency at 330-892-0384 or visit [www.yostinsurance.com](http://www.yostinsurance.com).

08/27/2026

Every week Dave A Yost and David Mullane sit down with Ron Verb and he grills us with questions about Medicare. Tune in and subscribe.. there is a lot of good information in each episode!! Yost Insurance Agency News Radio 570 WKBN

08/19/2026

Dave A Yost and David Mullane will be talking about this with Ron Verb this coming Sunday morning. Make sure to tune in!

A message to our patients in Ohio with Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO) health insurance:

Our current contract with MMO ends Dec. 31, 2026. And, we are in discussions with MMO, actively working toward a new agreement. However, if an agreement is not reached before Jan. 1, 2027, Mercy Health physicians, hospitals and care sites in Ohio will be considered out-of-network for patients covered by MMO.

For now, nothing changes. You should continue to see your Mercy Health providers and keep any scheduled appointments.

Emergency care remains available regardless of network status. Should Mercy Health become out-of-network with MMO, some patients receiving ongoing care for certain chronic or complex conditions may qualify for Continuity of Care protections.

What you can do now:
To better understand your options and to ensure your access to Mercy Health care, consider taking the following steps:
▪️ Call MMO at the number on the back of your insurance card to ask how your coverage could be affected.
▪️ Talk with your employer or benefits representative if you receive MMO coverage through work.
▪️ If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, speak with your broker or plan representative about options for maintaining in-network access to Mercy Health doctors, hospitals and care sites.
▪️ Visit https://www.mercy.com/MMOUpdates for updates and to learn more about your coverage options and ways to keep your Mercy Health care team in network.

At Mercy Health, we understand how important it is to continue receiving care from care teams you know and trust. We remain committed to reaching an agreement with MMO that protects patients' access to affordable, high-quality health care. We will continue to keep you informed as discussions progress, and we are doing everything we can to avoid any disruption to your care.

08/12/2026

There has been a lot of discussion about what is happening with Medicare Part D in 2027, and some of the headlines can be confusing. Medicare Part D is not ending, but an important program designed to help stabilize prescription drug plan premiums is. What could that mean for Medicare beneficiaries and their costs in 2027?

We break down what is changing, what is not, and why it will be especially important to review your coverage this fall.

Read our latest blog to get the facts and understand what these changes could mean for you.

If you have been seeing headlines about Medicare Part D changes coming in 2027, here is the most important point: Medicare Part D prescription drug co...