Harlan County, Nebraska: health insurance
What Harlan County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Harlan County at a glance
| State | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 3,045 |
| Population rank in Nebraska | 65 of 93 |
| Land area | 553 square miles |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Medicare plans leaving Harlan County for 2027
24 Medicare plans from 7 companies are listed in Harlan County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 91 people enrolled in the plans below today.
- SilverScript Choice (PDP) (S5601-050, Aetna (CVS Health))
- HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) (S5617-375, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
- HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5617-123, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Medica Advantage Preferred (PPO) H8889-011 | Medica Holding Company | 32 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) H8181-001 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska | 27 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2802-053 | UnitedHealthcare | 20 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H1395-002 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 12 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) H7149-006 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) H7149-007 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) H1608-118 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) H7149-001 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) H1608-012 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) H1608-038 | Aetna (CVS Health) | 10 or fewer |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) H3170-003 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska | 10 or fewer |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Secure (PPO) H8181-003 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska | 10 or fewer |
Show 9 more plans
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage (HMO I-SNP) H7511-001 | Sanford Health | 10 or fewer |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) H7511-002 | Sanford Health | 10 or fewer |
| Medica Advantage Select (PPO) H8889-015 | Medica Holding Company | 10 or fewer |
| Medica Advantage Value (PPO) H8889-010 | Medica Holding Company | 10 or fewer |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0169-003 | UnitedHealthcare | 10 or fewer |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H0169-006 | UnitedHealthcare | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) H1395-003 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP) H1395-001 | Wellcare / Ambetter (Centene) | 10 or fewer |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) H1395-004 | 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 Nebraska, 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 Harlan County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: Nebraska SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) gives free, unbiased counseling at (800) 234-7119. Ask which plans serve Harlan County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Harlan County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Nebraska note: Nebraska's SHIP and Senior Medicare Patrol programs operate together as a single division inside the Department of Insurance, so a caller with both a plan-choice question and a suspected Medicare scam can be handled by the same office in one call.
Questions about Harlan County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Nebraska?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Harlan County, so check by county.
Where do Harlan County residents get free Medicare counseling?
Nebraska SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) ((800) 234-7119) is Nebraska'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.
Harlan 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.