UnitedHealthcare Medicare plans ending in Iowa for 2027
Which UnitedHealthcare plans are listed as leaving Iowa, where, and what to do next.
Quick answer
4 UnitedHealthcare plans are listed in Iowa for 2026 but not for 2027, in 61 counties, covering at least 11,440 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.
UnitedHealthcare plans leaving Iowa
| Plan going away | Where | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-1 (HMO-POS) H5253-209 | 7 counties | 7,043 |
| UHC Complete Care IA-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP) H5253-180 | 54 counties | 3,596 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) H2802-001 | 7 counties | 464 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO-POS) H2802-074 | 7 counties | 337 |
Counties with UnitedHealthcare plans leaving
- Polk County · 4,658
- Dallas County · 749
- Story County · 733
- Warren County · 625
- Marshall County · 512
- Jasper County · 425
- Scott County · 358
- Linn County · 327
- Black Hawk County · 308
- Harrison County · 225
- Mills County · 199
- Madison County · 187
- Johnson County · 134
- Cass County · 133
- Page County · 124
- Des Moines County · 122
- Clinton County · 107
- Cerro Gordo County · 99
- Muscatine County · 96
- Dubuque County · 95
- Boone County · 87
- Webster County · 79
- Lee County · 76
- Montgomery County · 61
- Fremont County · 59
- Henry County · 50
- Floyd County · 44
- Cedar County · 40
- Tama County · 40
- Poweshiek County · 39
- Hardin County · 37
- Benton County · 36
- Jones County · 35
- Butler County · 34
- Clay County · 33
- Fayette County · 32
- Hamilton County · 31
- Keokuk County · 31
- Buena Vista County · 30
- Jackson County · 30
- Dickinson County · 27
- Washington County · 25
- Iowa County · 24
- Louisa County · 24
- Wright County · 23
- Carroll County · 22
- Emmet County · 20
- Hancock County · 20
- Delaware County · 19
- Humboldt County · 19
- Kossuth County · 19
- Palo Alto County · 19
- Clayton County · 17
- Crawford County · 17
- Winnebago County · 13
- Pocahontas County · 12
- Calhoun County
- Franklin County
- Grundy County
- Sac County
- Shelby County
What to do if you have a UnitedHealthcare plan
- Read the notice from UnitedHealthcare. 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 UnitedHealthcare 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. UnitedHealthcare 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.
UnitedHealthcare 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.