Manhattan, Kansas: health insurance
Manhattan is in Riley County. Here is what Manhattan residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Manhattan
Manhattan has about 53,682 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Manhattan residents are determined by Riley County, home to about 71,402 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Riley County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Manhattan? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) offers free counseling at 1-800-860-5260.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
- Medicaid questions? KanCare (Kansas Department of Health and Environment) handles applications.
Kansas note: Kansas remains one of just ten states that hasn't adopted ACA Medicaid expansion as of 2026, despite recent legislative pushes -- this creates a real coverage gap for low-income adults without dependent children, who generally don't qualify for KanCare at any income level and may need to look at marketplace or other options instead.
Medicare plans leaving Riley County for 2027
Medicare plans are set by county, so this applies to residents of this city. 5 plans are listed in Riley County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 273 people.
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) H7063-012 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas | 228 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO) H7063-001 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas | 31 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Comprehensive (PPO) H7063-007 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas | 14 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Freedom (PPO) H7063-013 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas | 10 or fewer |
See all 5 plans leaving Riley County →
A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, not only because a company is leaving the county. When the same company keeps other plans there, members are usually moved to a replacement plan. Your plan should send you a notice, and Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7) is when you can compare and switch. “People enrolled” is the number enrolled in that plan today (CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer). Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.
Colleges and universities near Manhattan
Kansas public institutions include University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Wichita State University. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Kansas colleges.
Do Manhattan and Riley County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Manhattan falls under Riley County. A plan that serves Riley County is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Manhattan 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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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.