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Seven months around your 65th birthday: the 3 months before, your birthday month, and the 3 months after.
Gold Canyon, Pinal County, Arizona
Gold Canyon, AZ Medicare Guide for 2027
More than half of Gold Canyon is 65 or older, and there is no hospital inside the community. Those two facts decide most Medicare questions here.
- 47 Medicare Advantage plans in Pinal County, 2027
- 35 With a $0 monthly premium, medical and drug
- 10 Organizations offering plans
- 24 Special Needs Plans, counted separately
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Gold Canyon Medicare at a glance for 2027
- 47 Medicare Advantage plans for Gold Canyon residents (Pinal County), 35 with a $0 monthly premium
- In-network out-of-pocket maximums from $2,000 to $8,900 a year
- 10 insurance companies offer them
- 9 standalone Part D plans in Arizona
- You still pay the Part B premium, $202.90 a month in 2026 (the 2027 amount is announced by CMS around November)
- Annual Enrollment: October 15 to December 7, 2026, for coverage that starts January 1, 2027
Examples of $0 premium plans with drug coverage, by 2026 star rating and out-of-pocket limit
- SCAN Classic (HMO)SCAN Health Plan · 4.5★ (2026) · out-of-pocket max $2,000 · drug deductible $0
- SCAN MyChoice (HMO)SCAN Health Plan · 4.5★ (2026) · out-of-pocket max $2,500 · drug deductible $0
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare · 4.5★ (2026) · out-of-pocket max $3,500 · drug deductible $685
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, contract year 2027, retrieved 2026-10-13. A plan's fit depends on your doctors and prescriptions; Viola checks both before you choose. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 34 organizations which offer 64 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
The community
Gold Canyon at a glance
The Census Bureau counts 13,107 people in the Gold Canyon census-designated place, and 7,112 of them, 54.3%, are 65 or older. The median age is 66.6, median household income is about $93,000, and 6.7% of residents have no health insurance. Among the communities on this site, only Sun Lakes, at 78.9% aged 65 or older, has a larger older share.
Gold Canyon is an unincorporated community in Pinal County, east of Apache Junction, so residents choose from the Pinal County plan list. Care happens outside the community: Banner Goldfield Medical Center in Apache Junction is the nearest hospital in the CMS file, and the larger East Valley hospitals are in Mesa. That is why this page spotlights PPO plans, which let you see doctors outside the network at a higher cost.
Heart care deserves a close look here. CDC estimates put coronary heart disease at 10.3% of Gold Canyon adults, against 6.4% for the average Arizona county. Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa is in the CMS file, but it lists no emergency services. For emergencies, the file lists Banner Goldfield in Apache Junction and, farther west, the emergency departments at the Mesa hospitals. Two of the seven hospitals carry a 5 of 5 CMS overall rating: Banner Goldfield and Dignity Health Arizona General. Whichever plan you pick, check that your cardiologist and the emergency department you would reach first are both in it.
How Viola helps here. Gold Canyon clients work with Viola by phone or video, or at the Chandler, AZ office. Viola holds the CLTC (Certified in Long-Term Care) designation, so with more than half the community 65 or older, the Medigap or Advantage conversation can include how you would pay for long-term care. Before comparing plans she lists the doctors and hospitals you actually use, in Apache Junction, Mesa or farther away, because the network is the first thing that matters when care is a drive away. If you would rather learn the basics in a group first, her free Medicare workshop runs every Wednesday at 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM at the Chandler office, and family members helping a parent or loved one are welcome too.
| Measure | Gold Canyon | Pinal County | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,107 | 469,006 | 7,378,838 |
| Residents aged 65 and over | 7,112 | 101,036 | 1,397,551 |
| Share aged 65 and over | 54.3% | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Median age | 66.6 | 40.4 | Not computed |
| Median household income | $93,377 | $80,266 | Not computed |
| Share with no health insurance (all ages) | 6.7% | 10.9% | 10.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates, detailed tables and table S2701 for Gold Canyon; county and Arizona columns from the county query.
Arizona totals are the sum of all 15 Arizona counties in the same Census release; a statewide median is not computed here.
The other path
Medigap in Gold Canyon
Every Advantage plan on this page replaces Original Medicare with a plan network. The other path keeps Original Medicare and adds a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy plus a separate Part D plan.
Medigap has no network (except Medicare SELECT policies): any provider that accepts Medicare accepts it, anywhere in the country. You pay a monthly Medigap premium on top of Part B, while most Advantage plans on this list charge $0, and in exchange your costs are more predictable.
Timing matters. Your 6-month Medigap open enrollment window starts when you are 65 or older and enrolled in Part B. Inside it, an insurer cannot turn you down or charge more for your health. Outside it, in most cases it can (CMS, Choosing a Medigap Policy). See Medicare Advantage vs Medigap.
Health profile
What is common in Gold Canyon
Plan choice follows the conditions you actually live with, because they decide which specialists and drugs you need covered.
| Measure | Gold Canyon | Pinal County | Arizona county average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.4% | 12.9% | 11.3% |
| High blood pressure | 47.8% | 36.2% | 32.8% |
| Obesity | 33.8% | 38.4% | 31.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| COPD | 9.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance | 6.1% | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Arthritis | 42.1% | 28.1% | 25.2% |
| High cholesterol | 51.6% | 40.3% | 37.3% |
| Stroke | 5.0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 model-based estimates; Arizona figure from the county file.
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, Place Data, 2025 release (2023 survey estimates), retrieved 2026-10-26. Model-based small-area estimates of crude prevalence among adults 18 and over, not a count of local diagnoses. Crude rates follow the age mix of a place: an older community reads higher on most conditions. Arizona figure: average of the 15 Arizona counties, weighted by adult population.
Why this matters for plan choice
Gold Canyon runs above the Arizona average on high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diagnosed diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke. The chronic-condition Special Needs Plans on the Pinal County list are built around these conditions: cardiovascular disorders, chronic heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes mellitus. If you live with one of those, a C-SNP may be worth a look; you need a qualifying diagnosis to join.
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gold Canyon
Medicare-certified hospitals in Apache Junction and Mesa from the CMS Hospital General Information file, with the CMS overall star rating. A rating is not network status: check each hospital against a plan.
| Hospital | Address | Emergency services | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Goldfield Medical CenterAcute Care | 2050 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 | Yes | 5 of 5 |
| Banner Desert Medical CenterAcute Care | 1400 South Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202 | Yes | 2 of 5 |
| Banner Baywood Medical CenterAcute Care | 6644 East Baywood Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206 | Yes | 2 of 5 |
| Banner Heart HospitalAcute Care | 6750 East Baywood Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206 | No | 2 of 5 |
| Arizona Spine and Joint HospitalAcute Care | 4620 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ 85206 | No | Not available |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical CenterAcute Care | 1301 South Crismon Road, Mesa, AZ 85209 | Yes | 2 of 5 |
| Dignity Health Arizona General HospitalAcute Care | 9130 East Elliot Road, Mesa, AZ 85212 | Yes | 5 of 5 |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information (Provider Data Catalog), retrieved 2026-10-13.
Spotlight for Gold Canyon
PPO plans
PPOs let you see out-of-network providers, usually at a higher cost. Regional PPOs cover a multi-state region. From the Pinal County list, CMS contract year 2027.
| Plan | Type | 2026 stars | Monthly premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part D deductible | Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna Medicare | PPO | 4.5★ | $0 | $5,500 | No drug coverage | H5521_329 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna Medicare | PPO | 4.5★ | $0 | $7,150 | $700 | H5521_554 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO)Aetna Medicare | PPO | 4.5★ | $16.80 | $5,900 | $700 | H5521_649 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)Humana | PPO | 4.5★ | $0 | $6,100 | $700 | H7617_051 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)Humana | PPO | 3.5★ | $0 | $7,850 | $450 | H5216_435 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)Humana | PPO | 3.5★ | $0 | $5,150 | No drug coverage | H5216_436 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-371 (PPO)Humana | PPO | 3.5★ | $0 | $6,100 | $700 | H5216_371 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-034 (PPO)Humana | PPO | 3.5★ | $127 | $7,900 | $700 | H5216_034 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-224 (PPO)Humana | PPO | 3.5★ | $16.80 | $4,150 | $500 | H5216_224 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-265 (PPO)Humana | PPO | 3.5★ | $0 | $5,220 | $700 | H5216_265 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 AZ (PPO)Devoted Health | PPO | 3.0★ | $0 | $5,900 | $650 | H6586_001 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 005 AZ (PPO)Devoted Health | PPO | 3.0★ | $0 | $7,000 | No drug coverage | H6586_005 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)HealthSpring | PPO | 3.0★ | $0 | $5,500 | $600 | H7849_065 |
| HumanaChoice R7220-001 (Regional PPO)Humana | Regional PPO | 2.5★ | $0 | $6,000 | No drug coverage | R7220_001 |
| HumanaChoice R7220-002 (Regional PPO)Humana | Regional PPO | 2.5★ | $110 | $7,150 | $700 | R7220_002 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO)Humana | PPO | Not rated | $0 | $5,220 | $700 | H7617_124 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, contract year 2027, retrieved 2026-10-13.
PPO plans let you see doctors outside the network, usually at a higher cost, and most do not need a referral to see a specialist. Each one still has its own network: check that your doctors and the hospital you would use are in it for 2027.
See every Pinal County plan with premiums and limits, or compare your ZIP code's plans with our 2027 plan comparison tool and then talk them through with Viola.
By the numbers
2027 Medicare Advantage in Pinal County
Medicare Advantage plans are approved by county, so Gold Canyon residents see the Pinal County list. Figures from the CMS Landscape file for contract year 2027; Special Needs Plans are counted separately.
- $2.10 Average monthly medical premium
- $8.43 Average medical + drug premium
- 41 Plans that include drug coverage
- $2,000 Lowest in-network out-of-pocket limit
- $4,980 Average in-network out-of-pocket limit
- $8,900 Highest in-network out-of-pocket limit
- $513.34 Average Part D deductible (plans with drugs)
- 13 Plans with a 2026 rating of 4★ or more
- 3.72★ Average 2026 star rating (rated plans)
The "$0 monthly premium" count means $0 for medical and drug coverage together. The tables also show the medical premium alone, because some plans with a $0 medical premium charge for drug coverage. A $0 premium plan still has costs: you keep paying the Part B premium ($202.90 a month in 2026) plus copays up to the plan’s limit. Star ratings shown are 2026 ratings, because the 2027 plan file used here carries no star ratings yet.
| Plan type | Plans | $0 medical premium | Average premium | Average out-of-pocket limit | Without drug coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMO | 25 | 24 | $0.80 | $4,458 | 1 |
| PPO | 14 | 14 | $0 | $6,046 | 3 |
| HMO-POS | 6 | 6 | $0 | $4,133 | 1 |
| Regional PPO | 2 | 1 | $39.45 | $6,575 | 1 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, contract year 2027, retrieved 2026-10-13.
Quality
How the 2026 stars fall
CMS rates each contract from 1 to 5 stars. The 2027 plan file used here carries no star ratings yet, so this shows the 2026 rating for each of the 47 Pinal County plans. New plans and some small contracts are not rated.
- 4.5★ 12 plans (26%)
- 4.0★ 1 plan (2%)
- 3.5★ 17 plans (36%)
- 3.0★ 5 plans (11%)
- 2.5★ 2 plans (4%)
- Not rated 10 plans (21%)
No plan on the Pinal County list has a 5-star 2026 rating.
Source: CMS Part C and D Star Ratings data (2026 ratings), joined by contract to the CMS 2027 Landscape.
What changes for 2027
Pinal County plans: 2026 to 2027
Your plan mailed an Annual Notice of Change by September 30, 2026. It lists what changes on January 1, 2027: premium, deductible, out-of-pocket limit, copays, drug list and network. Compare it line by line, or bring it to Viola.
| Measure | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | 62 | 65 |
| $0 medical premium plans | 41 | 50 |
| Average in-network out-of-pocket limit | $5,426 | $5,669 |
| Average Part D deductible | $433.55 | $530.28 |
| Maximum Part D deductible allowed by CMS | $615 | $700 |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap | $2,100 | $2,400 |
Source: CMS Landscape 2026 and 2027; Part D limits from the CMS CY2027 Rate Announcement, Attachment V.
This count differs from the headline above, which covers every non-SNP plan with or without drug coverage. No carrier leaves Pinal County for 2027, and no carrier enters that was not already there; the changes are plan by plan.
7 plans on the 2026 Pinal County list end with no successor plan in the county, including Wellcare Giveback (HMO), Wellcare Simple Value (HMO), UHC Nursing Home Plan AZ-F001 (PPO I-SNP). The full list is on the Pinal County guide.
If your plan is not renewing: you receive a non-renewal letter in October. You can pick a new plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7, 2026), and a Special Enrollment Period runs through the end of February 2027. Viola confirms your exact dates and the plans you can move to; call (480) 300-5776.
When you can change
How and when to enroll
You must have Medicare Part A and Part B to join a Medicare Advantage plan, and live in the plan's service area, here Pinal County.
Annual Enrollment Period
October 15 to December 7, 2026. Choose or change plans for 2027; coverage starts January 1.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
January 1 to March 31. If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch plans or return to Original Medicare once.
Special Enrollment Periods
Moving, losing employer coverage, gaining Medicaid (AHCCCS) or a plan not renewing can open a window outside the normal calendar.
Viola handles the enrollment with you, in person, by phone or by video; call (480) 300-5776. More detail: Medicare enrollment periods.
Prescription drugs
Standalone Part D plans in Arizona
Part D plans are priced by region, so these 9 plans for 2027 apply across Arizona. They pair with Original Medicare (often with Medigap) or with an Advantage plan that has no drug coverage.
| Plan | Monthly premium | Annual deductible | Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP)Wellcare | $5.30 | $700 | S4802_134 |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP)Humana | $6.30 | $700 | S5884_146 |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP)Wellcare | $7.30 | $700 | S4802_092 |
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX | $9.30 | $700 | S5715_045 |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP)Humana | $22.30 | $687 | S5884_207 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP)UnitedHealthcare | $79.80 | $700 | S5921_380 |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP)Humana | $137.60 | $350 | S5884_174 |
| SilverScript Choice (PDP)Aetna Medicare | $152.70 | $700 | S5601_056 |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)UnitedHealthcare | $191.50 | $300 | S5921_409 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape, contract year 2027, retrieved 2026-10-13.
The Part D out-of-pocket cap is $2,100 in 2026 and $2,400 in 2027 (CMS CY2027 Rate Announcement). What you pay also depends on Extra Help and any late enrollment penalty.
Plain English
Medicare plan terms on this page
- Medicare Advantage (Part C)
- A Medicare approved plan from a private company that provides your Part A and Part B benefits in place of Original Medicare. Most include drug coverage and some extras. You keep paying your Part B premium.
- $0 premium plan
- The plan charges no monthly premium of its own for medical or drug coverage. Some plans have a $0 medical premium but still charge for drug coverage, so check both. You still pay your Part B premium, plus copays or coinsurance when you use care.
- In-network out-of-pocket maximum (MOOP)
- The most you pay in a calendar year for covered Part A and Part B services from in-network providers. Once you reach it, the plan pays for covered in-network care for the rest of the year. Premiums and Part D drug costs do not count toward it.
- HMO
- Health Maintenance Organization. You generally use doctors and hospitals in the plan network, except for emergencies and urgent care, and many HMOs ask for a referral before you see a specialist.
- PPO
- Preferred Provider Organization. You can use doctors in or out of the network, but out-of-network care usually costs more. Referrals are usually not required.
- HMO-POS
- An HMO with a point of service option. You mostly use the network, but the plan lets you get some services out of network, usually at a higher cost.
- Special Needs Plan (SNP)
- A Medicare Advantage plan open only to people with particular needs: both Medicare and Medicaid (AHCCCS in Arizona), certain chronic conditions, or living in an institution such as a nursing home.
- Star rating
- A yearly CMS quality score from 1 to 5 stars, based on measures such as preventive care, member experience and customer service. It describes the plan overall; it does not tell you whether your doctors or drugs are covered.
FAQ
Gold Canyon Medicare questions
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Gold Canyon for 2027?
Gold Canyon uses the Pinal County plan list. It has 47 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 (Special Needs Plans not included) from 10 organizations, and 35 of them have a $0 monthly premium for medical and drug coverage. You still pay the Part B premium, which is $202.90 a month in 2026; the 2027 amount is announced around November 2026. Source: CMS 2027 Landscape file.
How many Medicare Advantage plans in Gold Canyon have a 4 star rating or higher?
13 of the 47 Medicare Advantage plans on the Pinal County list for 2027 carry a 2026 CMS star rating of 4 or higher, and the average across rated plans is 3.72 stars. The 2027 plan file used here carries no star ratings yet, so these are the 2026 ratings. Stars measure plan quality overall; they do not tell you whether your doctors or prescriptions are covered, so Viola checks those as well. Source: CMS 2027 Landscape file and 2026 star ratings.
Which Medicare plan list applies in Gold Canyon?
The Pinal County list. Gold Canyon is an unincorporated community that the Census Bureau counts as a census-designated place, and its ZIP code, 85118, is in Pinal County, so every Medicare Advantage plan CMS lists for Pinal County in 2027 is available to Gold Canyon addresses. The HealthCare.gov county lookup places 85118 in Pinal County only. Neighboring Apache Junction ZIP codes 85119 and 85120 cross into Maricopa County, so if your mailing address uses one of those, the county on your address decides your plan list, and Viola confirms it before comparing plans.
Where is the nearest hospital to Gold Canyon?
There is no hospital inside Gold Canyon. The nearest one in the CMS hospital file is Banner Goldfield Medical Center in Apache Junction, and the larger East Valley hospitals listed on this page are in Mesa. Before you choose a plan, check that the hospital you would actually use is in its network for 2027.
Can Viola help me decide between Medigap and Medicare Advantage in Gold Canyon?
Yes. Viola walks Gold Canyon clients through both paths: a Medicare Supplement with a stand-alone Part D plan, or a Medicare Advantage plan from the Pinal County list. She starts with your doctors, your prescriptions and how often you travel, then shows you what each path would cost in 2027. Meet by phone, by video or at the Chandler, AZ office, 2160 North Alma School Road, Suite 102; call (480) 300-5776 to set a time.
What changes for Medicare plans in Gold Canyon in 2027?
In Pinal County, plans with drug coverage (Special Needs Plans included) go from 62 in 2026 to 65 in 2027. The CMS crosswalk shows 7 plans ending or leaving the county with no successor there, 2 plans folding into another plan, and 11 new plans; the remaining difference comes from existing plans whose service area changed. No carrier leaves the county entirely. Your plan’s Annual Notice of Change lists what changes for you on January 1.
Can I buy a separate Part D drug plan in Gold Canyon for 2027?
Yes. Standalone Part D plans are sold by region rather than by county, and CMS lists 9 of them in Arizona for 2027. People usually pair one with Original Medicare and a Medigap policy. In 2027 the yearly cap on what you pay for covered Part D drugs is $2,400, up from $2,100 in 2026. Viola checks your own drug list against each plan. Source: CMS 2027 Landscape file and Part D program parameters.
When can I change my Medicare plan if I live in Gold Canyon?
Most changes happen during the Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 to December 7, 2026, for coverage that starts January 1, 2027. If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan, you get one more chance from January 1 to March 31 to switch plans or return to Original Medicare. Moving, losing employer coverage or gaining AHCCCS can open a Special Enrollment Period at other times. These dates are the same in every Arizona county.
What does local data say about health coverage in Gold Canyon?
Census figures (ACS 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates) show 6.7% of Gold Canyon residents with no health insurance, against 10.5% for Arizona. For people under 65, we enroll you through HealthCare.gov, the Marketplace Arizona uses; open enrollment for 2027 coverage starts November 1, 2026.
Provenance
Sources and methodology
- Plan data: CMS Medicare Advantage / Part D Landscape, contract year 2027 (https://www.cms.gov/files/zip/cy2027-landscape-202609.zip), filtered to Pinal County (FIPS 04021), retrieved 2026-10-13. Star ratings: CMS 2026 Star Ratings joined by plan ID.
- 2027 changes: CMS Landscape 2026 (https://www.cms.gov/files/zip/cy2026-landscape-202609.zip) and 2027, with the CMS CY2026 to CY2027 plan crosswalk, retrieved 2026-10-13.
- Health data: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, Place Data, 2025 release (2023 survey estimates), retrieved 2026-10-26. Model-based small-area estimates of crude prevalence among adults 18 and over, not a count of local diagnoses. Endpoint: https://data.cdc.gov/resource/eav7-hnsx.json.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates, Gold Canyon CDP, Arizona, retrieved 2026-10-13. Queries: detailed tables and subject table S2701. Residents 65 and over are the sum of the 12 age groups 65 and older in table B01001.
- Hospitals: CMS Hospital General Information (Provider Data Catalog) (https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/xubh-q36u), retrieved 2026-10-13.
- Federal figures: 2026 Part B premium and deductible from CMS; 2027 Part B values are announced around November 2026. 2027 Part D base premium ($41.33) from the CMS July 28, 2026 Part D announcement; 2027 Part D deductible and out-of-pocket cap from the CMS CY2027 Rate Announcement, Attachment V.
How the figures are derived
- Headline plan counts and averages exclude Special Needs Plans, which have their own eligibility rules and are reported separately.
- The "$0 monthly premium" count means $0 for medical and drug coverage together; the medical premium alone is reported separately. Out-of-pocket limits are in-network amounts. The average Part D deductible covers plans with drug coverage only.
- The 2026 to 2027 comparison counts Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage, Special Needs Plans included, so it differs from the headline count.
- We do not publish per-plan enrollment: the source does not carry it, and we never estimate plan figures.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 34 organizations which offer 64 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.
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