Portsmouth, Virginia: health insurance
Portsmouth is in Portsmouth city. Here is what Portsmouth residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has about 96,793 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Portsmouth residents are determined by Portsmouth city, home to about 96,793 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 Portsmouth city before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth city for 2027
Medicare plans are set by county, so this applies to residents of this city. 4 plans are listed in Portsmouth city for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 175 people.
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) H4694-001 | Anthem (Elevance Health) | 106 |
| UHC Dual Complete VA-Y3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) H2445-005 | UnitedHealthcare | 69 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC VA-20 (PPO) H2001-115 | UnitedHealthcare | 10 or fewer |
See all 4 plans leaving Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth and Portsmouth city have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Portsmouth falls under Portsmouth city. A plan that serves Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth 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.
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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.