Buchanan County, Iowa: health insurance
What Buchanan County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Medicaid is a government program that gives free or low-cost health coverage to people with limited income, such as some adults, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities. Each state runs its own Medicaid program and decides who qualifies. We are an independent insurance agency, and we cannot enroll you in Medicaid or check your Medicaid.
Iowa Medicaid: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) · 1-800-338-8366 (Iowa Medicaid Member Services) · hhs.iowa.gov/medicaid
If your income is too high for Medicaid, or you want to compare health plans, call us. We can help with that.
Buchanan County at a glance
| State | Iowa |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 20,691 |
| Population rank in Iowa | 30 of 99 |
| Land area | 571 square miles |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Medicare plans leaving Buchanan County for 2027
10 Medicare plans from 6 companies are listed in Buchanan County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 337 people enrolled in the plans below today.
- SilverScript Choice (PDP) (S5601-050, Aetna (CVS Health))
- HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) (S5617-375, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
- HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5617-123, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Medicare Advantage PPO (PPO) H5900-001 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. | 298 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0907-001 | Anthem (Elevance Health) | 26 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) H1608-037 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 13 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Valor PPO (PPO) H5900-006 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Ins. | 10 or fewer |
| Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP) H5216-413 | Humana | 10 or fewer |
| Humana Together in Health Select (PPO I-SNP) H5216-453 | Humana | 10 or fewer |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) H1799-005 | Molina Healthcare | 10 or fewer |
See which companies have plans leaving across Iowa: Iowa Medicare plans ending for 2027 →
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 Iowa, 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 Buchanan County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: Iowa SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) gives free, unbiased counseling at 800-351-4664. Ask which plans serve Buchanan County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Buchanan County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Iowa note: SHIIP shares an office with Iowa's Senior Medicare Patrol unit, which investigates Medicare billing fraud and scams targeting older adults -- worth knowing if a call to SHIIP about plan options turns into a fraud report, since the same phone line covers both.
Questions about Buchanan County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Iowa?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Buchanan County, so check by county.
Where do Buchanan County residents get free Medicare counseling?
Iowa SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) (800-351-4664) is Iowa'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.
Buchanan 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.