Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans ends December 7
Health insurance companies have rolled out many changes in their health plans for 2026, leaving patients with questions about whether their current plan still fits their needs — especially for cancer care at Roswell Park.
You have the option now to choose or switch to a plan that covers cancer care here at Roswell Park. This is known as open enrollment season. Make sure you check your coverage — and switch if needed — before open enrollment ends December 7.
We know this is stressful and confusing, but we are here to help. If you are a Roswell Park patient and have a Medicare Advantage health insurance plan, here’s what you need to do:
Check the coverage
Look at your health insurance plan for 2026 — or any other plan that you’re considering — to check whether Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is in-network. You can do this by giving us a call at 716-845-8760 or visit RoswellPark.org/Medicare.
Need help finding a new plan?
Changing to an insurance plan that has Roswell Park in-network will give you peace of mind, an assurance that you have access to the services and cancer team here at Roswell Park that you trust.
Roswell Park remains in-network for many Medicare Advantage plans, and you have choices. We can connect you with Medicare experts who can help you find a plan that meets your needs and budget. Find a list of these experts and the list of plans in-network with Roswell Park:
- Visit RoswellPark.org/Medicare
- Call us at 716-845-8760
What if I have Independent Health?
Beginning Jan. 1, Roswell Park and our Roswell Park Care Network community practices will no longer be in-network for Independent Health’s individual Medicare Advantage plans. This applies only to Independent Health’s individual Medicare plans — Roswell Park remains in-network with all Independent Health commercial and group retiree plans. Learn more and get the help you need to make an informed decision at RoswellPark.org/Medicare.