Medicare Advantage changes: take action during annual enrollment
As a patient with Presbyterian Medical Group, we want to make you aware of a change that may impact you.
Starting January 1, 2027, Presbyterian Health Plan will no longer offer Presbyterian Medicare Advantage Senior Care (HMO / HMO-POS) plans. If you are a patient enrolled in one of these plans, you will need to choose a new plan for 2027. You will continue to have coverage, benefits and access to primary and specialty care through December 31, 2026 under your current plan.
When can I choose a new health plan?
You can choose a new health plan during Medicare annual enrollment from October 15 through December 7, 2026. We encourage you to review all available Medicare coverage options. For help finding a plan you can visit Medicare.gov, call the New Mexico State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-432-2080, or work with a licensed insurance broker.
Can I keep my Presbyterian Medical Group providers when I choose another plan?
We understand that choosing a new plan can be confusing. Not all plans provide the same access to Presbyterian primary care doctors, hospitals and specialty care services.
Learn about which plans cover Presbyterian primary care, specialty care and facilities
We’re here to support you
If you have questions, please call (505) 923-2000, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week (except holidays) through March.
You are also invited to attend a Medicare Advantage resource day on October 22 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Need more information? You can also learn more from Presbyterian Health Plan here.
Upcoming Community Medicare Seminars
If you’re looking for additional support, many community organizations host Medicare seminars and events.
NOTE: These seminars are not hosted or managed by Presbyterian and are subject to change without notice. Please review the information with the listed organization before attending.
New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority (NMRHCA) - Understanding Medicare Seminar
In-Person
NMRHCA Conference Room – Albuquerque 6300 Jefferson St NE Suite 150 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Nov. 12, 9:30 am Register online
Virtual
Nov. 11, 9:30 am
City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs - Medicare Fair Event Series
Bear Canyon Senior Center 4645 Pitt St. NE Medicare Event: Oct. 14, 9–11 am SHIP Counseling: Oct. 21, 9–11 am
Highland Senior Center 131 Monroe St. NE Medicare Event: Oct. 15, 9–11 am SHIP Counseling: Oct. 22, 9–11 am
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center 501 Elizabeth St. SE Medicare Event: Nov. 6, 11 am–1 pm SHIP Counseling: Nov. 18, 11 am–1 pm
Barelas Senior Center 714 Seventh St. SW Medicare Event: Nov. 12, 11 am–1 pm SHIP Counseling: Nov. 19, 11 am–1 pm
Prime Time 50+ Health Fair
NM Museum of Natural History & Science 1801 Mountain Rd. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 Oct. 20, 8:30 am – 1 pm
Learn more at www.primetimenm.com
Other Resources
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment Fair CNM Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE Albuquerque NM 87113 Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Call to learn more: 505-946-5631