Is my Medicare plan ending in Altoona, PA?
Medicare plans are set by county. Altoona is in Blair County, so the plans listed as leaving Blair County for 2027 apply to Altoona residents.
Quick answer for Altoona
17 Medicare plans are from 7 companies listed in Blair County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 4,977 people enrolled today. If you live in Altoona 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 Blair County
| Company | Plans leaving | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Health System | 3 | 4,296 |
| Highmark Health | 4 | 498 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1 | 119 |
| Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 3 | 64 |
| Aetna (CVS Health) | 3 | not listed |
| Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 2 | not listed |
| Humana | 1 | not listed |
Plans going away in Blair County
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO) H3907-059 | UPMC Health System | 2,511 |
| UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) H4279-001 | UPMC Health System | 1,200 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Premier Rx (PPO) H5533-013 | UPMC Health System | 585 |
| Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) H3916-059 | Highmark Health | 484 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0011 (PPO) H2406-072 | UnitedHealthcare | 119 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H2915-003 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 64 |
| Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) H3916-057 | Highmark Health | 14 |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) H3959-071 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) H5521-122 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-163 (PFFS) H8145-163 | Humana | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) H2915-011 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H2915-013 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 10 or fewer |
What to do if you live in Altoona
- 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 Altoona are covered by any plan you consider.
- Free, unbiased help: PA MEDI (Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, formerly APPRISE) at 1-800-783-7067, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Medicare plan ending in Altoona?
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 Altoona?
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.
Altoona 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.