Is my Medicare plan ending in Jonesboro, AR?
Medicare plans are set by county. Jonesboro is in Craighead County, so the plans listed as leaving Craighead County for 2027 apply to Jonesboro residents.
Quick answer for Jonesboro
21 Medicare plans are from 5 companies listed in Craighead County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 811 people enrolled today. If you live in Jonesboro 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 Craighead County
| Company | Plans leaving | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 8 | 360 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 8 | 354 |
| USAble Mutual Insurance Company | 2 | 97 |
| Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 2 | not listed |
| Humana | 1 | not listed |
Plans going away in Craighead County
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) H9630-008 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 129 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) H2802-060 | UnitedHealthcare | 90 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7 (HMO-POS) H2802-078 | UnitedHealthcare | 78 |
| UHC Complete Care Support AM-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444-008 | UnitedHealthcare | 67 |
| Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) H1416-055 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 62 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS) H2802-063 | UnitedHealthcare | 58 |
| BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) H4213-017 | USAble Mutual Insurance Company | 52 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H0270-001 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 51 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-033 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 49 |
| BlueMedicare Independence (HMO) H6158-003 | USAble Mutual Insurance Company | 45 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01 (HMO-POS) H2802-062 | UnitedHealthcare | 30 |
| Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) H1416-064 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 27 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-043 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 26 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002 (HMO-POS) H2802-061 | UnitedHealthcare | 18 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Preferred (HMO-POS) H9630-015 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 16 |
See all 19 plans leaving Craighead County →
What to do if you live in Jonesboro
- 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro?
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 Jonesboro?
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.
Jonesboro 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 timeMore for Jonesboro: Jonesboro health insurance · Craighead County · All Arkansas plans ending for 2027 · Jonesboro population 80,650 (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.