Is my Medicare plan ending in Hattiesburg, MS?
Medicare plans are set by county. Hattiesburg is in Forrest County, so the plans listed as leaving Forrest County for 2027 apply to Hattiesburg residents.
Quick answer for Hattiesburg
14 Medicare plans are from 3 companies listed in Forrest County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 683 people enrolled today. If you live in Hattiesburg 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 Forrest County
| Company | Plans leaving | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 9 | 381 |
| Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 3 | 302 |
| Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC) | 2 | not listed |
Plans going away in Forrest County
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S001 (PPO D-SNP) H1889-011 | UnitedHealthcare | 151 |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-034 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 146 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H1416-071 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 134 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S3 (PPO D-SNP) H1889-032 | UnitedHealthcare | 62 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MS-MA01 (PPO) H8768-031 | UnitedHealthcare | 54 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC MS-4 (PPO) H8768-040 | UnitedHealthcare | 44 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H5008-016 | UnitedHealthcare | 26 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H1416-060 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 22 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H5008-017 | UnitedHealthcare | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0003 (PPO) H8768-034 | UnitedHealthcare | 14 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0002 (PPO) H8768-030 | UnitedHealthcare | 13 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H5008-011 | UnitedHealthcare | 10 or fewer |
What to do if you live in Hattiesburg
- 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 Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg?
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 Hattiesburg?
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.
Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg: Hattiesburg health insurance · Forrest County · All Mississippi plans ending for 2027 · Hattiesburg population 48,414 (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.