Tucson, Arizona: health insurance
Tucson is in Pima County. Here is what Tucson residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Tucson
Tucson has about 547,239 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Tucson residents are determined by Pima County, home to about 1,063,162 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Pima County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Tucson? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free counseling at 1-800-432-4040.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
- Medicaid questions? AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) handles applications.
Arizona note: AHCCCS was one of the country's first statewide Medicaid managed-care systems when it launched in 1982, well before managed care became the norm nationally -- Arizona's Medicaid program has essentially always worked through private managed-care plans rather than direct fee-for-service.
Medicare plans leaving Pima County for 2027
Medicare plans are set by county, so this applies to residents of this city. 16 plans are listed in Pima County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 8,232 people.
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) H5590-008 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 2,594 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Advantage (HMO) H3931-146 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 2,328 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) H0354-001 | Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 1,479 |
| SCAN Strive (HMO C-SNP) H1822-006 | SCAN Group | 335 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO) H0351-064 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 285 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO) H3931-129 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 270 |
See all 16 plans leaving Pima County →
A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, not only because a company is leaving the county. When the same company keeps other plans there, members are usually moved to a replacement plan. Your plan should send you a notice, and Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7) is when you can compare and switch. “People enrolled” is the number enrolled in that plan today (CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer). Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.
Colleges and universities near Tucson
Arizona public institutions include Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Arizona colleges.
Do Tucson and Pima County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Tucson falls under Pima County. A plan that serves Pima County is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Tucson 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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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.