Osage County, Kansas: health insurance
What Osage County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Osage County at a glance
| State | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 15,824 |
| Population rank in Kansas | 32 of 105 |
| Land area | 706 square miles |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Medicare plans leaving Osage County for 2027
6 Medicare plans from 4 companies are listed in Osage County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 24 people enrolled in the plans below today.
- HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5617-118, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Blue Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) H6316-005 | Anthem (Elevance Health) | 24 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H5322-029 | UnitedHealthcare | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP) H9387-004 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) H9387-002 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H9387-001 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 10 or fewer |
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.
Is your plan on this list? Call 855-367-1095 and we will look at what is available where you live, with no obligation to enroll.
Why your county matters for coverage
In Kansas, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually county by county, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Osage County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) gives free, unbiased counseling at 1-800-860-5260. Ask which plans serve Osage County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Osage County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through KanCare (Kansas Department of Health and Environment).
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.
Questions about Osage County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Kansas?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Osage County, so check by county.
Where do Osage County residents get free Medicare counseling?
SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) (1-800-860-5260) is Kansas's free SHIP program.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Osage County 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.