Is my Medicare plan ending in Tampa, FL?

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

Quick answer for Tampa

28 Medicare plans are from 11 companies listed in Hillsborough County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 27,267 people enrolled today. If you live in Tampa 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 Hillsborough County

CompanyPlans leavingPeople enrolled (at least)
Humana617,714
UnitedHealthcare15,718
Anthem (Elevance Health)81,709
Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene)31,124
Aetna (CVS Health)2578
BayCare Health System1326
Ultimate Healthcare Holdings154
Athena Healthcare Holdings133
DOCTORS HEALTHCARE PLANS211
Curana Health Holdings2not listed
Mitchell Family Office1not listed

Plans going away in Hillsborough County

Plan going awayCompanyPeople enrolled (at least)
Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393 (PPO)
H5216-393
Humana8,636
Humana Full Access Giveback H7617-111 (PPO)
H7617-111
Humana6,210
UHC Dual Complete FL-Y5 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
H2509-003
UnitedHealthcare5,718
CareNeeds Extra (HMO D-SNP)
H1019-153
Humana1,025
Humana Direct Choice Giveback (PPO)
H7617-112
Humana928
Humana Direct Choice Giveback (PPO)
H5216-452
Humana889
Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)
H1032-245
Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene)657
Simply More (HMO)
H5471-078
Anthem (Elevance Health)513
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
H5521-033
Aetna (CVS Health)455
Wellcare Dual Access Sync (HMO D-SNP)
H1032-244
Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene)444
BayCarePlus Premier (HMO)
H2235-003
BayCare Health System326
Optimum Emerald Full (HMO D-SNP)
H5594-017
Anthem (Elevance Health)306
Simply Extra Platinum (HMO)
H5471-117
Anthem (Elevance Health)276
Simply Level Platinum (HMO C-SNP)
H5471-119
Anthem (Elevance Health)202
Simply Complete (HMO D-SNP)
H5471-082
Anthem (Elevance Health)136

See all 28 plans leaving Hillsborough County →

What to do if you live in Tampa

  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 Tampa are covered by any plan you consider.
  4. Free, unbiased help: Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) at 1-800-963-5337, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Medicare plan ending in Tampa?

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 Tampa?

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.

Tampa 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 Tampa: Tampa health insurance · Hillsborough County · All Florida plans ending for 2027 · Tampa population 403,364 (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.

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Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th

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Under 65 · ACA

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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 Florida allows.

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