Is my Medicare plan ending in Columbus, GA?

Medicare plans are set by county. Columbus is in Muscogee County, so the plans listed as leaving Muscogee County for 2027 apply to Columbus residents.

Quick answer for Columbus

10 Medicare plans are from 4 companies listed in Muscogee County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 806 people enrolled today. If you live in Columbus and have one of these plans, you can choose a new plan from October 15 to December 7, and coverage starts January 1.

Companies with plans leaving Muscogee County

CompanyPlans leavingPeople enrolled (at least)
Anthem (Elevance Health)3396
UnitedHealthcare1387
Humana112
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)511

Plans going away in Muscogee County

Plan going awayCompanyPeople enrolled (at least)
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-5 (HMO-POS)
H5322-047
UnitedHealthcare387
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)
H5422-011
Anthem (Elevance Health)221
Anthem Medicare Advantage 2 (PPO)
H4036-030
Anthem (Elevance Health)94
Anthem Extra Help (HMO-POS)
H5422-013
Anthem (Elevance Health)81
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4141-025 (HMO D-SNP)
H4141-025
Humana12
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
H7849-145
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)11
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
H0439-002
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)10 or fewer
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
H0439-012
Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC)10 or fewer

What to do if you live in Columbus

  1. Read the notice from your plan. It names the plan that is ending and your choices.
  2. Compare 2027 options before December 7: another Medicare Advantage plan, or Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement and a Part D drug plan.
  3. Check that your doctors, hospitals and pharmacy near Columbus are covered by any plan you consider.
  4. Free, unbiased help: GeorgiaCares at 1-866-552-4464, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Medicare plan ending in Columbus?

Medicare plans are offered by service area, usually county by county. 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.

What happens if I do nothing in Columbus?

If your plan is not renewing and you do not choose a new one, you may be moved to Original Medicare, which does not include drug coverage. Compare options before December 7 and 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.

Columbus 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.

Call 855-367-1095 Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern time

More for Columbus: Columbus health insurance · Muscogee County · All Georgia plans ending for 2027 · Columbus population 201,877 (Census Bureau).

Source: 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.

Do it yourself

Prefer to look and enroll yourself?

Compare plans and enroll on your own time. Or call 855-367-1095 when you want a licensed agent’s help (Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern time).

Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th

Take a look at Georgia plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself. Call if you need any help with your application.

Under 65 · ACA

ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1st

Take a look at Georgia plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself when it opens. Call if you need any help with your application.

Short-term · TriTerm

Need coverage in between?

Short-term and TriTerm plans can start quickly and help with big unexpected medical bills. They are not ACA plans: they can ask health questions, may not cover pre-existing conditions, and what is offered varies by state. See what Georgia allows.

Questions along the way? Call 855-367-1095 for assistance (Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern time).