Is my Medicare plan ending in Brandon, MS?
Medicare plans are set by county. Brandon is in Rankin County, so the plans listed as leaving Rankin County for 2027 apply to Brandon residents.
Quick answer for Brandon
10 Medicare plans are from 6 companies listed in Rankin County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 1,435 people enrolled today. If you live in Brandon 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 Rankin County
| Company | Plans leaving | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 3 | 761 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 2 | 542 |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama | 1 | 85 |
| Aetna (CVS Health) | 1 | 47 |
| Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 2 | not listed |
| Molina Healthcare | 1 | not listed |
Plans going away in Rankin County
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H1416-071 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 506 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S001 (PPO D-SNP) H1889-011 | UnitedHealthcare | 364 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-034 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 216 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S3 (PPO D-SNP) H1889-032 | UnitedHealthcare | 178 |
| Blue Advantage Capital (PPO) H1347-002 | BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama | 85 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Giveback (PPO) H5521-477 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 47 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H1416-060 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 39 |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) H8845-004 | Molina Healthcare | 10 or fewer |
What to do if you live in Brandon
- 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 Brandon are covered by any plan you consider.
- Free, unbiased help: Mississippi SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-844-822-4622, or Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is my Medicare plan ending in Brandon?
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 Brandon?
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.
Brandon 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.