Devoted Health to Offer Medicare Plans in Two Counties
The insurer will expand coverage options for residents in Carroll and Coos counties starting this November.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Senior Health
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Devoted Health will begin offering Medicare Advantage plans in Carroll and Coos counties on November 1, 2026. This expansion follows state advocacy efforts to address a recent decrease in available plan options for New Hampshire seniors.
Why it matters
The availability of Medicare Advantage plans in New Hampshire has recently declined, impacting local coverage choices. State leaders engaged with federal officials to ensure residents in these specific rural areas maintain access to comprehensive benefits.
Last year, 77,000 New Hampshire residents were forced to change their Medicare Advantage plans or switch to traditional Medicare. Currently, only 1% of Medicare recipients in affected areas maintain access to these plan types.
The players
Devoted Health
This private insurance company specializes in providing Medicare Advantage plans and health care services to seniors.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
This federal agency is responsible for overseeing the Medicare program and regulating private health insurance plans.
The details
While the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services did not initially approve 2027 plan expansions for these counties, the governor worked with federal administrators to secure the new coverage. These plans provide benefits such as dental and vision care that are not always included in traditional Medicare.
Timeline
Early October 2026: KFF reported data on Medicare Advantage plan availability.
November 1, 2026: Devoted Health plans become available for enrollment.
Health Landscape
The expansion reflects the complexities inherent in the Medicare Advantage program regulations as states navigate shrinking provider networks. The state's intervention marks a negotiation within the existing framework of the Medicare Advantage program regulations to restore local market access.
Residents in Carroll and Coos counties will gain new options for dental and eye care coverage beginning in November. Patients should evaluate how these new plans compare to their current coverage to determine if the provider networks meet their specific health needs.
The takeaway
Seniors should review their current Medicare status before the new enrollment window opens to ensure they have the most appropriate coverage. Evaluating plan networks remains the most effective way for residents to manage out-of-pocket costs for supplemental benefits.
Further reading
For more information on navigating insurance changes, visit the Senior Health section.
More information
Review available coverage options and regulatory information on the New Hampshire Insurance Department website.
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