Plan year 2027 · Gila County, AZ
Wellcare plans ending in Gila County for 2027
Wellcare is ending 3 plans here for 2027 but still offers 2 other plans in Gila County.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Gila County?
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Is your plan one of these?
2 carriers are changing coverage in Gila County for 2027: 4 plan terminations. Roughly 304 members in Gila County are affected. 25 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 22 are offered for 2027. If you're enrolled in one of the plans below, you'll need to pick a new plan for January 1, 2027.
Carriers with changes in Gila County
- Wellcare3 terminations284 membersWellcare Simple (HMO) · Wellcare Giveback (HMO) · Wellcare Arizona Complete Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)
- UnitedHealthcare1 termination20 membersAARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC AZ-15 (PPO)
Every affected plan in Gila County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC AZ-15 (PPO) H2406-129 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Arizona Complete Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) H5590-010 · HMO D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Giveback (HMO) H0351-054 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple (HMO) H0351-053 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Gila County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 22 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers are offered in Gila County, Arizona for 2027. 11 have a $0 monthly premium, and 10 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0010 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP)Gold Kidney Health Plan$0/moHMO-POS C-SNP | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP)Gold Kidney Health Plan$0/moHMO-POS C-SNP | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0 |
| Health Choice Pathway (HMO D-SNP)Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 22 available plans. 2027 star ratings are published by CMS in early October 2026. Premiums shown are the consolidated Part C + D monthly premium.
Dates that matter
Your ANOC letter arrives
Carriers must mail the Annual Notice of Change — and non-renewal notices — before enrollment opens.
Annual Enrollment Period
Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.
How it works →Special Enrollment Period
Members of terminated plans get extra time to choose a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
How it works →Guaranteed-issue Medigap window
Losing your plan gives you the right to buy select Medigap policies with no health questions.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Already in a Medicare Advantage plan on January 1? You can make one change: switch plans or go back to Original Medicare.
How it works →
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Your 2027 options in Gila County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Arizona
Wellcare
ZIP codes in Gila County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Gila County, including these ZIP codes:
85135, 85501, 85532, 85539, 85541, 85544, 85550, 85553, 85554, 85941