Medicare Open Enrollment Updates
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS OCT 15—DEC 7, 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here
We want to help you continue receiving care from University of Utah Health without interruption. This is an important time to review your health plan and make sure it continues to meet your health care needs for 2027.
As you compare plans, please review each plan’s benefits and provider network carefully to confirm that your doctors and hospitals are included. Some Medicare Advantage plans also require a referral from your primary care provider before you can see a specialist. Choosing a plan with this requirement may add an extra step when you need specialty care.
If you have questions or need help choosing a plan, please contact a licensed insurance broker or call the insurance companies listed below.
Please do not cancel your current coverage until you have confirmed that your new plan is active.
Important Medicare Plan Updates For 2027
Aetna: Beginning Jan 1, 2027, U of U Health will no longer participate in Aetna's Medicare Advantage HMO plans. U of U Health will continue to participate in Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plans.
Medicare Plans In-Network With U of U Health
The following options provide access to U of U Health:
Original Medicare with a Medigap plan and a prescription drug plan
Aetna PPO
Humana
Regence
UnitedHealthcare/Optum AARP
For individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, the following Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) provide access to U of U Health:
Aetna
Humana
Molina
UnitedHealthcare AARP
Plan networks and benefits may vary. Before enrolling, please confirm with the insurance company that U of U Health and your individual healthcare providers participate in the specific plan you are considering.
