Pima County is in the Sonoran Desert and sky-island mountains along the border with Mexico. The county seat is Tucson.
Tucson, Green Valley and Oro Valley make this Arizona’s second Medicare market. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System are here, along with most of the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
2027 plans in Pima County at a glance
What it means if you live in Pima County
- That's 2 plans more than in 2026 (50), so it's worth comparing even if you like your plan.
- 33 are HMOs (you generally use the plan's network) and 19 are PPOs (which also pay out-of-network doctors, usually at a higher cost to you).
- 7 plans have no Part D drug coverage. Those suit people who get drug coverage elsewhere, such as from the VA; otherwise you could owe a late-enrollment penalty for going without it.
- Special needs plans here: 7 for people with both Medicare and AHCCCS (Medicaid); 24 for people with certain chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart failure; 5 for people who live in a nursing home or need that level of care. You can join one only if you qualify.
- Pima County ranks 1st of Arizona's 15 counties for plans open to everyone. In the Southern Arizona region (3 counties), the count runs from 15 to 52.
- At least 152,223 people in Pima County were in a Medicare Advantage plan in October 2026.
Licensed insurance agents for Pima County
These independent insurance agents are licensed in Arizona and work with Benefits Life, the publisher of this site. When they enroll you in a plan, the agent and Benefits Life may be paid by the insurance company. Learn more.
See Medicare plans in Pima County
Enter your ZIP code to compare Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap plans available where you live.
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Original Medicare and Medigap
If you'd rather keep any doctor who takes Medicare, Original Medicare with a Medigap policy and a Part D plan works the same in every Arizona county. Medigap in Arizona.
Nearby counties
You can only join a Medicare Advantage plan sold in the county where you live.
| County | Plans open to everyone, 2027 | Special needs plans |
|---|---|---|
| Pinal County | 47 | 24 |
| Santa Cruz County | 17 | 11 |
| Maricopa County | 52 | 40 |
| Cochise County | 15 | 13 |
Visit an insurance agency office
Find independent insurance agency offices in Arizona on MedicareResourceCenter.com.
Find an office2026 Medicare costs (the same in every county)
| Cost | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Part B premium | $202.90 a month (standard) |
| Part B deductible | $283 a year |
| Part A deductible | $1,736 per benefit period |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap | $2,100 a year |
Other places to get answers
- Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, or Medicare.gov.
- Social Security (signing up for Parts A and B, Extra Help): 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778.
- AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid, and help with Medicare costs): azahcccs.gov.
- Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (complaints about an insurance company or agent): difi.az.gov.
Questions about Medicare in Pima County
How many Medicare Advantage plans are there in Pima County for 2027?
CMS lists 52 open to everyone with Medicare (50 in 2026), plus 36 special needs plans for people who qualify. You still pay your Part B premium.
When can I change my Medicare plan in Pima County?
Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, for coverage starting January 1. If you're in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch plans or go back to Original Medicare once between January 1 and March 31. If your plan leaves your county, you get a Special Enrollment Period.
How do I find a licensed insurance agent in Pima County?
Use the agent search on this page, or call (602) SENIORS (602-736-4677), TTY 711 to compare plans with a licensed insurance agent at no cost to you. Agents listed here are licensed in Arizona.
Sources
Plans open to everyone are Medicare Advantage plans with or without drug coverage, not special needs plans. Enrollment counts HMO and PPO plans; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer, so real numbers are a little higher.