If you’re happy with your plan – including any 2026 plan changes – you don’t need to take any action. You’ll be automatically enrolled into your same plan. If you have any questions or want to learn about other plan options, the town hall is for you. ### What to expect at a town hall: - A one-hour presentation includes plan changes and options for 2026 - Light refreshments and snacks - Medicare experts available during and after the presentation to answer questions, provide drug cost estimates and ensure your plan continues to be the best fit for your needs ## Annual Notice of Change videos ### Medicare Plan Updates for 2026 In these videos, we’ll review changes to Blue Cross Medicare plans, including premiums and benefits. Changes take effect January 1, 2026. Plan information for the 2026 plan year is available October 1, 2025. ### Medicare Advantage Metro Video Plans available in these counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington and Wright ### Medicare Advantage South Video Plans available in these counties: Blue Earth, Dodge, Fairbault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Olmstead, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan and Winona ### Platinum Blue (Cost) Video Plans available in these counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Goodhue, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueue, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Pine, Pipestone, Rice, Rock, Sibley, St. Louis, Stevens, Traverse and Yellow Medicine ### MedicareBlueRX (PDP) Video Plan available in all Minnesota counties. ### Medicare Advantage West Video Plans available in these counties: Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Wilkin ### Freedom Blue Video Plan available in these counties: Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright ### Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Video Plans available in all Minnesota counties. ![Two adults speaking; laptop.](/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_third/public/12556f0c-1741-4583-83ec-8c52fc4b0f78.jpg.webp?itok=LAepPZxt) ### Our Advisors are here for you Each meeting is hosted by one of our experienced Blue Cross Advisors. A knowledgeable advisor in your area can help you learn about our Medicare plans and find one that’s right for you. Whether you have questions, need guidance or are ready to enroll into a plan, your advisor is there for you. [Meet with a Blue Cross Advisor](/our-plans/blue-cross-advisors) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_third/public/images/2024-11/adult%20woman-phone%20headset-istock-1167739702-web_1.jpg.webp?itok=yGy_BSaF) ### Help and support Call **1-800-961-4759** or **651-662-6111 (TTY 711)** 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, daily Town halls cover individual Medicare plans. Blue Cross offers PPO, Cost and PDP plans with Medicare contracts. Enrollment in these Blue Cross plans depends on contract renewal. Plans are available to residents of the service area. A salesperson will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at meetings, call 1-800-961-4759 or (651) 662-6111 (TTY 711) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licenses of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. S5743\_091024\_N01\_M Y0138\_091024\_N01\_M