Anthem (Elevance Health) Medicare plans ending in Iowa for 2027
Which Anthem (Elevance Health) plans are listed as leaving Iowa, where, and what to do next.
Quick answer
1 Anthem (Elevance Health) plan is listed in Iowa for 2026 but not for 2027, in 99 counties, covering at least 2,916 people enrolled today. If you have one of these plans, you can choose a new plan from October 15 to December 7, and coverage starts January 1.
Anthem (Elevance Health) plans leaving Iowa
| Plan going away | Where | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0907-001 | 99 counties | 2,916 |
Counties with Anthem (Elevance Health) plans leaving
- Dubuque County · 534
- Polk County · 330
- Linn County · 168
- Johnson County · 81
- Page County · 80
- Black Hawk County · 77
- Cerro Gordo County · 71
- Scott County · 71
- Clinton County · 60
- Union County · 57
- Pottawattamie County · 52
- Woodbury County · 52
- Muscatine County · 51
- Decatur County · 38
- Jackson County · 37
- Story County · 37
- Wapello County · 36
- Emmet County · 35
- Fayette County · 34
- Clay County · 33
- Clayton County · 33
- Palo Alto County · 32
- Sioux County · 32
- Jasper County · 31
- Montgomery County · 30
- Winneshiek County · 30
- Harrison County · 29
- Jefferson County · 29
- Webster County · 29
- Dallas County · 27
- Jones County · 27
- Buchanan County · 26
- Marshall County · 26
- Shelby County · 26
- Allamakee County · 24
- Dickinson County · 24
- Lee County · 24
- Carroll County · 23
- Delaware County · 23
- Washington County · 23
- Cass County · 22
- Crawford County · 21
- Hardin County · 21
- Mahaska County · 21
- Kossuth County · 20
- Appanoose County · 19
- Warren County · 18
- Buena Vista County · 17
- Fremont County · 17
- Marion County · 17
- Des Moines County · 16
- Taylor County · 16
- Benton County · 15
- Calhoun County · 15
- Lucas County · 15
- Van Buren County · 14
- Winnebago County · 14
- Worth County · 14
- Audubon County · 13
- Floyd County · 13
- Henry County · 13
- Tama County · 13
- Adams County · 12
- Cherokee County · 12
- Clarke County · 12
- Ringgold County · 12
- Franklin County · 11
- Poweshiek County · 11
- Adair County
- Boone County
- Bremer County
- Butler County
- Cedar County
- Chickasaw County
- Davis County
- Greene County
- Grundy County
- Guthrie County
- Hamilton County
- Hancock County
- Howard County
- Humboldt County
- Ida County
- Iowa County
- Keokuk County
- Louisa County
- Lyon County
- Madison County
- Mills County
- Mitchell County
- Monona County
- Monroe County
- O'Brien County
- Osceola County
- Plymouth County
- Pocahontas County
- Sac County
- Wayne County
- Wright County
What to do if you have a Anthem (Elevance Health) plan
- Read the notice from Anthem (Elevance Health). It names the plan that is ending and your options.
- Compare 2027 options before December 7, including other Medicare Advantage plans, or Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement and a Part D drug plan.
- Check that your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are covered by any plan you consider.
- Free, unbiased help: Iowa SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) at 800-351-4664, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Anthem (Elevance Health) plan ending in Iowa?
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. Anthem (Elevance Health) must notify you if your plan is not renewing.
When can I pick a new plan?
The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7, and new coverage starts January 1. People whose plan is not renewing generally get extra time afterward. 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.
Anthem (Elevance Health) plan ending? 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.
Call 855-367-1095 Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern timeSource: 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.