Albany, Oregon: health insurance
Albany is in Linn County. Here is what Albany residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Albany
Albany has about 57,053 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Albany residents are determined by Linn County, home to about 131,496 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Linn County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Albany? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. Oregon SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) offers free counseling at 800-722-4134.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace) -- transitioning to Explore Health November 1, 2026.
- Medicaid questions? Oregon Health Plan (Oregon Health Authority) handles applications.
Oregon note: Oregon is in the middle of a marketplace transition: a 2023 state law required the Oregon Health Authority to stand up its own exchange, and the new Explore Health site received federal approval and is scheduled to replace HealthCare.gov for Oregon starting November 1, 2026 -- worth double-checking which site is current if you're reading this after that date.
Medicare plans leaving Linn County for 2027
Medicare plans are set by county, so this applies to residents of this city. 13 plans are listed in Linn County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 11,790 people.
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H5439-022 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 3,308 |
| DEVOTED CORE 003 OR (HMO) H2923-003 | Devoted Health | 2,237 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OR-4 (HMO-POS) H3805-039 | UnitedHealthcare | 1,626 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 004 OR (HMO) H2923-004 | Devoted Health | 1,506 |
| Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Classic (PPO) H3817-008 | Cambia Health Solutions | 1,426 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H6815-039 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 570 |
See all 13 plans leaving Linn County →
A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, not only because a company is leaving the county. When the same company keeps other plans there, members are usually moved to a replacement plan. Your plan should send you a notice, and Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7) is when you can compare and switch. “People enrolled” is the number enrolled in that plan today (CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer). Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.
Colleges and universities near Albany
Oregon public institutions include University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Portland State University. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Oregon colleges.
Do Albany and Linn County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Albany falls under Linn County. A plan that serves Linn County is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Albany 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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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.