Presbyterian Medicare Plan Ending: What Members Should Know
Your current 2026 Presbyterian Medicare Advantage coverage continues through December 31, 2026. You do not need to replace your coverage immediately. The important thing is to understand the change, pay attention to the enrollment timeline, and be ready to evaluate your 2027 options when the new plan information becomes available.
Your Plan Is Ending
Presbyterian has announced that its affected general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plans will end after December 31, 2026.
Your Medicare Is Not Ending
You are not losing Medicare. The change concerns the Medicare Advantage plan providing your current coverage—not your underlying Medicare eligibility.
2027 Coverage Will Be Different
Your current plan's benefits, provider network, and prescription coverage do not simply carry over to a different Medicare plan.
If you have been with Presbyterian for years, hearing that your Medicare Advantage plan is ending can make it sound as though your entire Medicare coverage is disappearing. That's not what is happening.
Your current Presbyterian Medicare Advantage coverage remains in effect through December 31, 2026. You can continue using your current coverage according to the terms of your existing plan through the end of the year.
The change is that you will need to consider what Medicare coverage you want for 2027. Depending on your circumstances and the plans available in your area, that could mean another Medicare Advantage plan, Medicare Supplement insurance with Original Medicare, or another available option.
You do not have to decide what your 2027 coverage will be by simply looking for a replacement Presbyterian plan. Instead, this is an opportunity to look at the coverage you actually need and determine which options make sense for you.
For a broader explanation of the announcement, visit our Presbyterian Medicare plan changes guide .
Doctors & Hospitals
A doctor or hospital that participates with your current Presbyterian plan may not participate in another Medicare Advantage plan. Provider networks should be checked against the specific plan you are considering.
Prescription Coverage
Your current plan's drug coverage does not automatically transfer to a new plan. Your medications, pharmacies, and prescription costs should be reviewed under the new coverage.
Benefits
Supplemental benefits and other plan features can vary significantly between Medicare Advantage plans. A benefit you use today may not be included in another plan.
Your Costs
A different plan can have different premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and maximum out-of-pocket costs. Comparing only the monthly premium can give an incomplete picture.
What Are My 2027 Options?
Learn about the different types of Medicare coverage you may be able to consider after your Presbyterian Medicare Advantage plan ends.
What Can I Do Right Now?
See what Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Medicare beneficiaries can do now to prepare for the 2027 changes.
How Do I Compare Medicare Advantage Plans?
Learn what to look at when comparing Medicare Advantage plans instead of choosing based only on the monthly premium.
Doctors & Hospitals
Learn why your current doctors, specialists, hospitals, and healthcare systems need to be checked against new coverage.
Prescription Coverage
Understand the role your medications and preferred pharmacies play when evaluating new Medicare coverage.
Albuquerque Medicare Guide
Get a local look at the Presbyterian changes for beneficiaries in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
Is my Presbyterian Medicare coverage ending immediately?
No. If you are enrolled in an affected 2026 Presbyterian Medicare Advantage plan, your current coverage remains in effect through December 31, 2026. The plan ending affects coverage for 2027.
Am I losing my Medicare?
No. The Presbyterian change concerns the Medicare Advantage plan you currently have. It does not mean your Medicare eligibility is ending. You will need to determine what Medicare coverage you want for 2027.
Why is Presbyterian ending these Medicare Advantage plans?
Presbyterian Health Plan has announced that its affected general-enrollment Medicare Advantage plans will end after December 31, 2026. For more information about the announcement and what is changing, visit our Presbyterian Medicare plan changes guide .
Can I keep my current Presbyterian doctors?
Possibly, but it depends on the Medicare plan you choose for 2027. Medicare Advantage plans can have different provider networks, so your doctors, specialists, and hospitals should be verified against the specific plan before you enroll.
When can I choose new Medicare coverage?
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 coverage runs from October 15 through December 7, 2026. Information about prospective-year Medicare plan offerings becomes available beginning in October, with prospective-year Medicare marketing permitted beginning October 1.
Do I have to choose another Presbyterian plan?
No. If your current Presbyterian Medicare Advantage plan is ending, you are not limited to finding another plan with the same company. Depending on your circumstances and what is available in your area, you may have several Medicare coverage paths to consider.
What should I do right now?
You do not need to make a rushed plan decision while your current coverage is still in effect. A good first step is to understand the change, keep your official Presbyterian notices, and gather information about your current doctors, prescriptions, hospitals, and healthcare priorities so you are prepared when 2027 plan information becomes available.
Does it cost anything to talk with a Medicare agent?
There is no cost or obligation to speak with a Vista Insurance Partners licensed insurance agent about the Medicare plans we represent. We can help you understand the available options and answer questions before you decide whether to enroll.