Medicare in Arizona
Medicare plans in Tucson, AZ: open enrollment guide
Medicare's open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. What matters for Tucson: which health systems to check, and where county and state lines change your options.
Medicare in Tucson
Tucson has a large number of retirees, and many are veterans who use VA care along with Medicare. Medicare and the VA are separate, so ask how your plan fits with the care you already use.
Some people here split the year between Arizona and another state, so ask how each plan treats care outside Arizona.
Tucson is in Pima County, Arizona. Where you live decides which plans and prices you can get, because plan availability is set by county and ZIP code.
Use the “Look at plans yourself” button at the top of the page to compare plans for Arizona on your own, or call and we will go through it with you.
Health systems to check in Tucson
Before you choose or keep a plan, check that your own doctors and hospitals are in its network. These are among the largest systems serving the area. Naming them here is not a statement that any plan includes them.
- Banner – University Medical Center Tucson
- Tucson Medical Center
- Northwest Medical Center
- Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
County and state lines near Tucson
Pima County is next to Pinal County, and many Tucson-area households spend part of the year elsewhere. Arizona's border with Mexico is close, and Medicare generally does not cover care in Mexico.
The dates
Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7, and changes start January 1. People already in a Medicare Advantage plan get one more change between January 1 and March 31.
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Arizona is also available through Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-432-4040.
More on Medicare in Arizona
Medicare questions in Tucson
Which Tucson health systems should I check a Medicare plan against?
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, Tucson Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System are among the largest systems serving Tucson. A plan can include some and leave out others, so check the specific doctor and hospital you use. Naming a system here does not mean any plan includes it.
Does it matter which county or state line I live on near Tucson?
Pima County is next to Pinal County, and many Tucson-area households spend part of the year elsewhere. Arizona's border with Mexico is close, and Medicare generally does not cover care in Mexico.
I get care at the VA and I have Medicare. Do I need both?
VA care and Medicare are separate, and many veterans keep both so they have choices outside the VA. Whether you need a Medicare plan depends on how you use care, so talk through what you actually use.
More for Tucson
Talk through your Medicare options in Tucson
Call 855-367-1095 and a licensed agent will review your plan, doctors and prescriptions with you before December 7.
- Licensed insurance help
- No guaranteed eligibility, pricing, or availability
- Educational starting point
GetFastRates.com is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. Calling connects you with licensed insurance help. Plan availability, costs, benefits, and enrollment rules can vary by state, carrier, and individual situation.