Douglas County, Oregon: health insurance
What Douglas County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Douglas County at a glance
| State | Oregon |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 112,435 |
| Population rank in Oregon | 9 of 36 |
| Land area | 5,036 square miles |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Medicare plans leaving Douglas County for 2027
11 Medicare plans from 4 companies are listed in Douglas County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 4,713 people enrolled in the plans below today.
- SilverScript Choice (PDP) (S5601-060, Aetna (CVS Health))
- HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5617-148, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
- HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) (S5617-380, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO) H3817-011 | Cambia Health Solutions | 1,873 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H5439-022 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 1,068 |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) H5439-015 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 685 |
| Wellcare Low Premium (HMO-POS) H6815-038 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 436 |
| Regence Valiance (PPO) H3817-010 | Cambia Health Solutions | 243 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) H5439-010 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 230 |
| Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Enhanced (PPO) H3817-009 | Cambia Health Solutions | 145 |
| Wellcare Premium Ultra Open (PPO) H5439-011 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 33 |
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.
Is your plan on this list? Call 855-367-1095 and we will look at what is available where you live, with no obligation to enroll.
Why your county matters for coverage
In Oregon, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually county by county, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Douglas County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: Oregon SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) gives free, unbiased counseling at 800-722-4134. Ask which plans serve Douglas County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace) -- transitioning to Explore Health November 1, 2026; enter your Douglas County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through Oregon Health Plan (Oregon Health Authority).
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.
Questions about Douglas County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Oregon?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Douglas County, so check by county.
Where do Douglas County residents get free Medicare counseling?
Oregon SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) (800-722-4134) is Oregon's free SHIP program.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Douglas County 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.