Is my Medicare plan ending in Hempstead, NY?
Medicare plans are set by county. Hempstead is in Nassau County, so the plans listed as leaving Nassau County for 2027 apply to Hempstead residents.
Quick answer for Hempstead
20 Medicare plans are from 8 companies listed in Nassau County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 20,143 people enrolled today. If you live in Hempstead and have one of these plans, you can choose a new plan from October 15 to December 7, and coverage starts January 1.
Companies with plans leaving Nassau County
| Company | Plans leaving | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | 5 | 7,091 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 2 | 6,683 |
| Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 3 | 3,716 |
| Aetna (CVS Health) | 2 | 1,131 |
| Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 3 | 753 |
| Elderplan | 2 | 354 |
| EmblemHealth | 2 | 299 |
| Anthem (Elevance Health) | 1 | 116 |
Plans going away in Nassau County
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0009 (HMO-POS) H3379-043 | UnitedHealthcare | 6,558 |
| HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) H5970-029 | Humana | 2,483 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) H5599-013 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 1,716 |
| Humana Direct Choice GIveback (PPO) H5970-032 | Humana | 1,673 |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H3533-027 (HMO) H3533-027 | Humana | 1,391 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-034 (HMO D-SNP) H3533-034 | Humana | 1,281 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H4868-014 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 1,025 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H4868-019 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 975 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) H5521-665 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 923 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) H7849-150 | Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 753 |
| Elderplan Flex (HMO-POS) H3347-016 | Elderplan | 337 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) H5970-016 | Humana | 263 |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) H3312-090 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 208 |
| EmblemHealth VIP Dual (HMO D-SNP) H5991-012 | EmblemHealth | 186 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS) H3379-060 | UnitedHealthcare | 125 |
See all 18 plans leaving Nassau County →
What to do if you live in Hempstead
- Read the notice from your plan. It names the plan that is ending and your choices.
- Compare 2027 options before December 7: another Medicare Advantage plan, or Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement and a Part D drug plan.
- Check that your doctors, hospitals and pharmacy near Hempstead are covered by any plan you consider.
- Free, unbiased help: HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program) at 1-800-701-0501, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Medicare plan ending in Hempstead?
Medicare plans are offered by service area, usually county by county. Check the list above for your plan name or plan ID. A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, so your plan notice is the final word.
What happens if I do nothing in Hempstead?
If your plan is not renewing and you do not choose a new one, you may be moved to Original Medicare, which does not include drug coverage. Compare options before December 7 and confirm your dates with Medicare.gov or your plan notice.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Hempstead residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
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Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.
Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.