Medicare offers more health coverage choices and decreased premiums in 2018 According to CMS Medicare Advantage premiums decrease, choices increase, while enrollment hits an at all-time high Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that people with Medicare will have more choices and options for their Medicare coverage in 2018. As CMS releases the benefit and premium information for Medicare health and drug plans for the 2018 calendar year, the average monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage plan will decrease while enrollment in Medicare Advantage is projected to reach a new all-time high. Earlier this year, CMS announced new policies that support increased benefit flexibilities allowing Medicare Advantage plans the ability to offer innovative plans that fit the needs of people with Medicare. "More affordable choices lead to greater health security for those who need it most,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price...