Many people in our community have received letters from their insurance companies about changes to their Medicare Advantage plans for 2026.
Several Medicare Advantage insurers have announced they will no longer offer plans in New Hampshire and Vermont starting in 2026. These are business decisions made by the insurance carriers, not by Dartmouth Health. They affect hospital systems across the region, not just ours.
We know these changes can be frustrating, especially if you want to keep seeing your Dartmouth Health care team — we want to continue seeing you as well.
What should you do?
First, read any letters or notices from your insurance company. Second, visit Medicare.gov to compare plans and make an open enrollment choice by December 7.
Medicare open enrollment is your chance to pick a new Medicare option for 2026 that includes Dartmouth Health. That may mean choosing another Medicare Advantage plan or Original Medicare. If you choose Original Medicare, you can choose Part D prescription drug coverage and may also choose to buy an optional Medicare supplemental plan (also known as Medigap coverage) to help cover certain costs that Original Medicare does not.
For additional help with Medicare call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or TTY: 1-877-486-2048. New Hampshire residents can also call the New Hampshire Insurance Department’s Consumer Services Unit at 1-800-852-3416 or email consumerservices@ins.nh.gov. Vermont residents can call the Vermont State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-642-5119.
Dartmouth Health’s mission is to provide world-class care close to home. We will continue to care for our patients and advocate for access to high-quality healthcare across our communities.
Thank you for trusting us with your care.
