Plan year 2027 · MediGold · Knox County, OH
MediGold plans ending in Knox County for 2027
MediGold is ending one plan here for 2027 but still offers 5 other plans in Knox County.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your MediGold plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Knox County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
MediGold has notified CMS that one plan in Knox County will no longer be offered starting January 1, 2027. Members will need to choose new coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026). An estimated 26 MediGold members in Knox County are affected.
Affected MediGold plans
| Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|
Mount Carmel MediGold Premium Choice (PPO) H1846-005 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
What this means for you
If your plan is being terminated
The plan will not exist in 2027. If you do nothing, you return to Original Medicare on January 1 with no drug coverage. You get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8 through the end of February, and guaranteed-issue rights to buy a Medigap policy for 63 days after your coverage ends.
Can you stay with MediGold in Knox County?
Yes. MediGold offers 5 other Medicare Advantage plans in Knox County for 2027, so switching plans doesn't have to mean switching carriers. Check that your doctors and prescriptions carry over before you choose.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel MediGold Cash Back (HMO)MediGold$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Mount Carmel MediGold Glory No RX (HMO)MediGold$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Mount Carmel MediGold No Premium (HMO)MediGold$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
Showing the 3 lowest-premium of 5 MediGold plans.
Plans available in Knox County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 56 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers are offered in Knox County, Ohio for 2027. 37 have a $0 monthly premium, and 11 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-11 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC OH-17 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 56 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 →
Other carriers changing plans in Knox County
Other Ohio counties MediGold is leaving
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Losing your MediGold plan? Here are your options
Step 3 · Choose your path
You're all set.
Both options are free. Either way, your information stays with our office.