Newport News, Virginia: health insurance
Newport News is in Newport News city. Here is what Newport News residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Newport News
Newport News has about 183,118 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Newport News residents are determined by Newport News city, home to about 183,118 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Newport News city before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Newport News? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) offers free counseling at 1-800-552-3402.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through Virginia's Insurance Marketplace.
- Medicaid questions? Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) handles applications.
Virginia note: Virginia's insurance regulator isn't a standalone department the way most states structure it -- the Bureau of Insurance is a division of the State Corporation Commission (SCC), the same body that also oversees Virginia's Insurance Marketplace.
Medicare plans leaving Newport News city for 2027
Medicare plans are set by county, so this applies to residents of this city. 4 plans are listed in Newport News city for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 297 people.
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) H4694-001 | Anthem (Elevance Health) | 187 |
| UHC Dual Complete VA-Y3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2445-005 | UnitedHealthcare | 110 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC VA-20 (PPO) H2001-115 | UnitedHealthcare | 10 or fewer |
See all 4 plans leaving Newport News city →
A plan can be listed because it was renumbered or replaced, not only because a company is leaving the county. When the same company keeps other plans there, members are usually moved to a replacement plan. Your plan should send you a notice, and Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7) is when you can compare and switch. “People enrolled” is the number enrolled in that plan today (CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer). Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2026 and 2027, and CMS enrollment data from September 2026.
Colleges and universities near Newport News
Virginia public institutions include University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Virginia colleges.
Do Newport News and Newport News city have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Newport News falls under Newport News city. A plan that serves Newport News city is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Newport News residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
Call 855-367-1095Other major Virginia cities
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- Norfolk
- Alexandria
- Hampton
- Suffolk
- Roanoke
- Portsmouth
- Lynchburg
- Harrisonburg
Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.