Your 2026 Medicare Advantage Plan Changes
We're here to help you prepare for the upcoming changes to your Medicare Advantage coverage. As your local health plan, we remain focused and committed on your health and wellbeing. Explore helpful materials, get support, and understand how to enroll with confidence.
What to know about 2026 changes
Tools to help you evaluate

Compare 2026 Medicare Advantage Plans
Explore your Medicare Advantage plan options side by side to find the right fit for you.

New! 2026 Dental Benefits Guide
Our Medicare Advantage plans include coverage for preventative dental services. Now you can add more coverage to fit your needs.

Understand Rx Costs and Changes
Review your plan formulary to stay on top of prescription costs and changes. Refer to our Prescription Guide to make it even easier.

Enrollment Checklist
Use our enrollment checklist to answer a few key questions and find the plan type that works for you.
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To be eligible for enrollment, you must have both Medicare Part A and Part B and reside in our service area
- Central New York (CNY) Region:Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland,Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis,Madison,Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Schuyler, St.Lawrence, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties.
- East Region:Clinton, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery and Otsego counties.
- Rochester Region:Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates counties.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is an HMO/PPO/HMO D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the New York State Medicaid program. Enrollment in Excellus BlueCross BlueShield depends on contract renewal. Submit a complaint about your Medicare plan at www.Medicare.gov or learn about filing a complaint by contacting the Medicare Ombudsman. Y0028_11355_M.
This page last updated 10-01-2025.