Union County is in Eastern Oregon, from Pendleton and La Grande to Ontario and Burns, with about 26,058 residents (Census 2024 estimate). Its largest towns are La Grande, Union and Elgin.
Fewer plans and longer drives to a hospital are common here: rural hospitals, telehealth and Medicare.
2027 plans in Union County at a glance
What it means if you live in Union County
- Union County had no Medicare Advantage plan open to everyone in 2026 either.
- Union County is one of 6 Oregon counties with none. In the Eastern Oregon region (8 counties), the count runs from 0 to 6.
- At least 288 people in Union County were in a Medicare Advantage plan in October 2026.
Licensed insurance agents for Union County
These independent insurance agents are licensed in Oregon and work with Benefits Life, the publisher of this site. When they enroll you in a plan, the agent and Benefits Life may be paid by the insurance company. Learn more.
See Medicare plans in Union County
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Original Medicare and Medigap
With no Medicare Advantage plan open to everyone here, most people use Original Medicare. A Medigap policy helps pay what Medicare doesn't, and a Part D plan covers prescriptions. Any doctor or hospital that takes Medicare is open to you, in Oregon or another state. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County | 0 | 0 |
| Baker County | 5 | 0 |
| Wallowa County | 5 | 0 |
| Grant County | 0 | 0 |
Insurance agency offices nearest Union County
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Advanced Benefits Insurance
About 295 miles from Union 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 Union County
Can I get a Medicare Advantage plan in Union County?
Not one open to everyone: CMS lists none in Union County for 2027. 0 special needs plans are open to people who qualify. Everyone else can use Original Medicare with a Medigap policy and a Part D plan.
When can I change my Medicare plan in Union 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 Union 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.