Medicare Advantage Plans in Tucson, AZ

There are 43 different Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans available in Pima County in 2022, so it’s important to compare costs and coverage to find a Medicare Advantage plan that fits your needs.¹

Learn more about Medicare Advantage in Arizona, or call to speak with a licensed insurance agent today who can help you compare Pima County Medicare Advantage plans and help you enroll if you're eligible.

Or call 1-800-557-6059 1-800-557-6059 TTY Users: 711 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent.

2022 Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County

Pima County is home to 43 different Medicare Advantage plans in 2022.

The average Part C plan premium in Pima County is $46.25 per month in 2022, though you may be able to find plans that feature $0 premiums.¹

39.5% of Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County are rated four stars or higher based on Medicare Star Ratings in 2022.² Plans rated four stars or higher are considered top-rated Medicare plans.

Premiums, deductibles and other costs may vary. The numbers reported in the table above are taken from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A licensed insurance agent will be able to help you review and compare costs for specific plans available in Pima County or wherever you may live.

List of Medicare Advantage plans in Tucson and Pima County

Medicare Advantage plans can come in several different forms. The two most common types of MA plans are HMO plans and PPO plans.

• HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans utilize a network of participating doctors and other health care providers. Care is typically not covered by the plan when received outside of the network. 
  
  
• PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans are also available in Arizona. These plans offer some more flexibility when choosing a doctor and allow for some coverage outside of the plan’s intended network. 

How to Sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan in Pima County

There are different Medicare enrollment periods in the year during which you may able to sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan in Tucson and Pima County, depending on your eligibility. 

Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)

When you first become eligible for Medicare, you will typically be granted an Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). This period begins three months before you turn 65 years old, includes the month of your birthday and continues for an additional three months. 

Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)

The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP, also called the Medicare Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage plans) takes place from October 15 to December 7 each year. This period is open to all eligible Medicare beneficiaries who wish to add, drop or change Medicare plans.  

Special Enrollment Period

If you experience a qualifying circumstance, you may be granted a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at any time throughout the year to allow you to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan.

Such circumstances may include situations like moving outside of your plan’s service area or losing your Medicare Advantage plan coverage through no fault of your own. A licensed insurance agent can help you determine if you are eligible for a Special Enrollment Period and what actions you may be able to take during that time. 

Find a Medicare Advantage plan where you live

Medicare Advantage plans can come in a variety of types and can include different benefits, networks, costs and more.

Connect with a licensed insurance agent today for help determining your eligibility and finding the best Medicare Advantage plan for you in Pima County. 

Or call 1-800-557-6059 1-800-557-6059 TTY Users: 711 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent.

¹ MedicareAdvantage.com's internal analysis of CMS Medicare Advantage landscape source files, accessed May 2019. Data retrieved from www.cms.gov/Medicare/Prescription-Drug-Coverage/PrescriptionDrugCovGenIn.

² Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.