Is my Medicare plan ending in Benton, AR?
Medicare plans are set by county. Benton is in Saline County, so the plans listed as leaving Saline County for 2027 apply to Benton residents.
Quick answer for Benton
19 Medicare plans are from 6 companies listed in Saline County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 570 people enrolled today. If you live in Benton 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 Saline County
| Company | Plans leaving | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 8 | 403 |
| Aetna (CVS Health) | 4 | 95 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 3 | 56 |
| USAble Mutual Insurance Company | 1 | 16 |
| Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 2 | not listed |
| Humana | 1 | not listed |
Plans going away in Saline County
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) H9630-008 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 122 |
| Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) H1416-055 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 111 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H0270-001 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 53 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Preferred (HMO-POS) H9630-015 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 48 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) H5325-011 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 42 |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 (Regional PPO) R3444-012 | UnitedHealthcare | 32 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (PPO D-SNP) H1608-076 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 23 |
| Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) H1416-064 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 20 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-033 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 18 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) H1608-105 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 17 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-043 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 17 |
| BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) H4213-017 | USAble Mutual Insurance Company | 16 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H1416-058 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 14 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual (PPO D-SNP) H1608-077 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 13 |
| UHC Complete Care AM-1 (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444-009 | UnitedHealthcare | 13 |
See all 17 plans leaving Saline County →
What to do if you live in Benton
- Read the notice from your plan. It names the plan that is ending and your choices.
- Compare 2027 options before December 7: another Medicare Advantage plan, or Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement and a Part D drug plan.
- Check that your doctors, hospitals and pharmacy near Benton are covered by any plan you consider.
- Free, unbiased help: Arkansas SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) at 1-800-224-6330, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Medicare plan ending in Benton?
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 Benton?
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.
Benton 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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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.