Douglas County is in Southern Oregon, from Roseburg and Medford to Klamath Falls and Lakeview, with about 112,255 residents (Census 2024 estimate). Its largest towns are Roseburg, Sutherlin and Winston.
The VA Roseburg Healthcare System is here, and Roseburg is home to the government of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians.
Fewer plans and longer drives to a hospital are common here: rural hospitals, telehealth and Medicare.
2027 plans in Douglas County at a glance
What it means if you live in Douglas County
- That's 8 plans fewer than in 2026 (12). If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, check your Annual Notice of Change to see whether it continues and what changes. Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon stops selling regular Medicare Advantage plans here on December 31; at least 2,254 people in Douglas County are in one of those plans. If that's you, here is what to do. (CMS data) Wellcare ends some Medicare Advantage plans here while keeping others; at least 2,452 people in Douglas County are in one of those plans. Your plan's letter says whether yours is ending; here is what to do. (CMS data)
- All of them are PPOs, which also pay for doctors outside the network, usually at a higher cost to you.
- 1 plan has no Part D drug coverage. Those suit people who get drug coverage elsewhere, such as from the VA; otherwise you could owe a late-enrollment penalty for going without it.
- Special needs plans here: 2 for people with both Medicare and Oregon Medicaid. You can join one only if you qualify.
- Douglas County ranks 25th of Oregon's 36 counties for plans open to everyone. In the Southern Oregon region (5 counties), the count runs from 0 to 6.
- At least 18,390 people in Douglas County were in a Medicare Advantage plan in October 2026.
Licensed insurance agents for Douglas County
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See Medicare plans in Douglas County
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Original Medicare and Medigap
If you'd rather keep any doctor who takes Medicare, Original Medicare with a Medigap policy and a Part D plan works the same in every Oregon county. Medigap in Oregon.
Nearby counties
You can only join a Medicare Advantage plan sold in the county where you live.
| County | Plans open to everyone, 2027 | Special needs plans |
|---|---|---|
| Lane County | 26 | 10 |
| Coos County | 1 | 0 |
| Jackson County | 5 | 6 |
| Josephine County | 5 | 5 |
Insurance agency offices nearest Douglas County
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Advanced Benefits Insurance
About 120 miles from Douglas County
Wheelchair accessible · Free parking · In-home visits available · Video appointments available
2026 Medicare costs (the same in every county)
| Cost | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Part B premium | $202.90 a month (standard) |
| Part B deductible | $283 a year |
| Part A deductible | $1,736 per benefit period |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap | $2,100 a year |
Other places to get answers
- Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, or Medicare.gov.
- Social Security (signing up for Parts A and B, Extra Help): 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778.
- Oregon Health Plan (Oregon's Medicaid, run by the Oregon Health Authority, including help paying Medicare costs): apply at benefits.oregon.gov. The Oregon Health Plan and Medicare.
- Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (complaints about an insurance company or agent, Medigap rules, agent license lookup): dfr.oregon.gov, consumer advocates 1-888-877-4894.
- More Oregon resources, from ODHS aging and disability services to fraud reporting: Oregon resources.
Questions about Medicare in Douglas County
How many Medicare Advantage plans are there in Douglas County for 2027?
CMS lists 4 open to everyone with Medicare (12 in 2026), plus 2 special needs plans for people who qualify. You still pay your Part B premium.
When can I change my Medicare plan in Douglas County?
Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, for coverage starting January 1. If you're in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch plans or go back to Original Medicare once between January 1 and March 31. If your plan leaves your county, you get a Special Enrollment Period.
How do I find a licensed insurance agent in Douglas County?
Use the agent search on this page, pick one agent and request a call, to compare plans with a licensed insurance agent at no cost to you. Agents listed here are licensed in Oregon.
Sources
Plans open to everyone are Medicare Advantage plans with or without drug coverage, not special needs plans. Enrollment counts HMO and PPO plans; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer, so real numbers are a little higher.