Understanding Medicare Special Needs Plans in Pinal County, Arizona
In Pinal County, AZ, Medicare beneficiaries have access to 22 Special Needs Plans (SNPs) in 2026. Among them, 7 are available at a $0 premium. About 11,064 people in the County are enrolled, with 14% of SNPs rated 4 stars or higher. These plans are designed for individuals with specific healthcare needs, including dual eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid, chronic conditions, or long-term care requirements.
To see how SNPs fit with your other Medicare choices, explore all Medicare coverage options in Pinal County, AZ.
Page last revised:
Enrollment data refreshed: September 9, 2026
* Each year CMS evaluates Medicare Advantage plans on a 5-star scale. Data sources
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are designed for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. These plans coordinate benefits to reduce costs and provide access to additional support services.
- Total D-SNP Plans: 11
- Average Premium: $15.18/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled: 7,313
- $0 Premium D-SNPs: 0
- Zero Cost D-SNP Plans: 11
- Most Popular D-SNP: UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (D-SNP) with 4,248 enrollees
- D-SNPs Without Drug Coverage: 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | Network | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Medicare Advantage Dual | $17 | HMO D-SNP | H4931 015 0 | |
| Banner Medicare Advantage Dual | $17 | HMO D-SNP | H4931 007 0 | |
| Health Choice Pathway | $8 | HMO D-SNP | H5587 002 0 | |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 | $12 | HMO-POS D-SNP | H0321 002 0 | |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-Y001 | $17 | HMO-POS D-SNP | H0321 004 0 | |
| Wellcare Arizona Complete Health Dual Align | $14 | HMO D-SNP | H5590 010 0 | |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync | $17 | HMO D-SNP | H5590 008 0 | |
| Mercy Care Advantage | $17 | HMO D-SNP | H5580 001 0 | |
| Mercy Care Advantage | $17 | HMO D-SNP | H5580 004 0 | |
| Mercy Care Advantage | $15 | HMO D-SNP | H5580 005 0 | |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care | $16 | HMO D-SNP | H8845 001 0 |
What is the total number of D-SNP options in Pinal County?
There are 11 D-SNP plans in 2026, covering 7,313 beneficiaries.
How much do D-SNP plans cost on average in Pinal County?
The average D-SNP premium is $15.18, with 0 costing $0.
What D-SNP plan has the highest enrollment in Pinal County?
UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (D-SNP) is the most popular D-SNP in Pinal County, with 4,248 enrollees.
What is the total number of D-SNP options in Pinal County?
There are 11 D-SNP plans in 2026, covering 7,313 beneficiaries.
Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs)
These plans cater to individuals residing in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, or those requiring extended skilled nursing facility care at home. The CMS website provides more information about I-SNPs and their coverage details.
- Total I-SNP Plans
- 1
- Average Premium
- $17.00/mo
- Beneficiaries Enrolled
- 0
- $0 Premium I-SNPs
- 0
- Average MOOP
- $18,500
- Most Popular I-SNP
- with 0 enrollees
- I-SNPs Without Drug Coverage
- 0
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | Network | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Nursing Home Plan AZ-F001 | $17 | PPO I-SNP | H0710 005 0 |
What I-SNP plan has the highest enrollment in Pinal County?
is the most popular I-SNP in Pinal County, with 0 enrollees.
What is the total number of I-SNP options in Pinal County?
There are 1 I-SNP plans in 2026, covering 0 beneficiaries.
Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)
These plans are designed for individuals with severe or disabling chronic conditions. C-SNPs excel at coordinating your care among different medical specialists and often include extra benefits like prescription drug plans.
| Health Plan Name | CMS Rating* | Premium Per Mo | Network | CMS Plan ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCAN Balance | $0 | HMO C-SNP | H1822 002 0 | |
| UHC Complete Care AZ-1P | $0 | HMO-POS C-SNP | H0609 042 0 | |
| DEVOTED C-SNP 011 AZ | $0 | HMO C-SNP | H8173 011 0 | |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 022 AZ | $17 | HMO C-SNP | H8173 022 0 | |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PREMIUM 014 AZ | $17 | HMO C-SNP | H8173 014 0 | |
| HealthSpring Achieve | $0 | HMO C-SNP | H0354 027 0 | |
| Wellcare Specialty Simple | $0 | HMO C-SNP | H0351 038 0 | |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney | $0 | HMO-POS C-SNP | H4869 003 0 | |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete | $17 | HMO-POS C-SNP | H4869 014 0 | |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes | $0 | HMO-POS C-SNP | H4869 001 0 |
What is the average premium for C-SNP plans in Pinal County?
On average, C-SNP plans in Pinal County cost $5.10 per month.
Which C-SNP is the most popular in Pinal County?
The leading C-SNP in Pinal County is UHC Complete Care AZ-1P (C-SNP), with 1,365 members.
How many C-SNP plans are available in Pinal County?
In 2026, Pinal County offers 10 C-SNPs with 3,751 enrollees.
Medicare Special Needs Plans have with strict enrollment windows. By knowing when and how to sign up, you’ll avoid missed deadlines and keep your healthcare coverage aligned with your needs.
Key Medicare Enrollment Periods
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): This seven-month window starts three months before the month you turn 65 and ends three months after. It’s the first time you can sign up for Medicare and, if you choose, a Medicare Advantage plan. Learn more
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): Between January 1 and March 31, people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage can make a one-time change—switch to another plan or return to Original Medicare. Learn more
- Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): From October 15 through December 7 each year, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage for the following year. Learn more
- Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Life events like moving to a new service area, losing other health coverage, or becoming eligible for assistance may open a Special Enrollment Period to adjust your Medicare coverage. Learn more
How to Sign Up for a Special Needs Plan
- Licensed Agent Assistance: For one-on-one guidance, contact HealthCompare at 1-833-748-3201 (TTY 711). Agents are available Monday through Friday 5am–6pm and Saturday 6am–5pm PST.
- Contact the Plan Provider Directly: Start enrollment by reaching out to the plan provider through their website or by phone with their member services team.
- Use Medicare.gov: At Medicare.gov, you can compare Medicare Advantage plans side by side and enroll securely online.
The D-SNP, C-SNP, and I-SNP plans listed on this page are available to qualifying individuals enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B living in Gold Canyon, Apache Junction, Bapchule, Casa Grande, Arizona City, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Kearny, Maricopa, San Tan Valley, Red Rock, Sacaton, Stanfield, Superior, Mammoth, Oracle, San Manuel, and all other areas of Pinal County, Arizona. For a broader statewide overview, see Medicare plan options in Arizona.
Plans Offered through Medicare.org
Medicare Advantage and Part D plans and benefits offered by the following carriers: Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspire Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Dean Health Plan, Devoted Health, Florida Blue Medicare, Freedom Health, Health Care Service Corporation, HealthSpring℠, HealthSun, Healthy Blue, Humana, Molina Healthcare, Mutual of Omaha, Medica Central Health Plan, Optimum HealthCare, Premera Blue Cross, SCAN Health Plan, Simply, UnitedHealthcare®, Wellcare, WellPoint
- CMS.gov, Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance — Version: 2026
- CMS.gov, Plan Benefits Package — Version: 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage/Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08
Some facts and percentages shown on this page (such as average premiums, distribution of plan types, and percentage of $0 premium plans) are calculated by Medicare.org using data from the CMS Plan Benefits Package (PBP) files and Part C & D Performance files. All underlying values originate from CMS, and calculations are refreshed whenever CMS issues updated data.
To explore how 2026 Medicare SNP plans available in Pinal County compare with plans offered elsewhere, you can search the Special Needs Plan directory to review options nationwide using the same authoritative data sources.
Medicare.org separates Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans and Special Needs Plans (SNPs) into different pages for clarity. As a result, plan counts, percentages, and other calculations shown here may differ from the aggregate totals published in the CMS Landscape files. All plan availability and benefit details originate from CMS.
Learn more about how we use CMS data.
- Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 23 May, 2025
- Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 21 May, 2025
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