Is my Medicare plan ending in Utica, NY?
Medicare plans are set by county. Utica is in Oneida County, so the plans listed as leaving Oneida County for 2027 apply to Utica residents.
Quick answer for Utica
20 Medicare plans are from 6 companies listed in Oneida County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 15,663 people enrolled today. If you live in Utica 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 Oneida County
| Company | Plans leaving | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Healthcare | 5 | 10,837 |
| Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 8 | 2,397 |
| Humana | 3 | 2,205 |
| MVP Health Care | 1 | 203 |
| Aetna (CVS Health) | 1 | 21 |
| Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 2 | not listed |
Plans going away in Oneida County
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) H3335-053 | Lifetime Healthcare | 3,976 |
| Medicare BlueClassic (PPO) H3335-038 | Lifetime Healthcare | 2,384 |
| Medicare BlueActive (PPO) H3335-055 | Lifetime Healthcare | 2,272 |
| Medicare BlueEnhanced (PPO) H3335-015 | Lifetime Healthcare | 2,163 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) H5599-013 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 2,046 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5970-020 (PPO D-SNP) H5970-020 | Humana | 897 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5970-030 (PPO) H5970-030 | Humana | 873 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-002 (HMO D-SNP) H3533-002 | Humana | 435 |
| MVP Medicare Complete Wellness with Part D (PPO) H9615-024 | MVP Health Care | 203 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H4868-019 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 149 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H4868-004 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 82 |
| Wellcare Advantage Simple (PFFS) H2816-038 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 74 |
| Medicare BlueSalute (PPO) H3335-043 | Lifetime Healthcare | 42 |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) H3312-089 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 21 |
| Wellcare Premium Enhanced (PFFS) H2816-019 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 19 |
See all 18 plans leaving Oneida County →
What to do if you live in Utica
- 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 Utica 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 Utica?
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 Utica?
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.
Utica 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.