Rochester, New Hampshire: health insurance
Rochester is in Strafford County. Here is what Rochester residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Rochester
Rochester has about 33,519 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Rochester residents are determined by Strafford County, home to about 133,243 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 Strafford County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Rochester? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. ServiceLink (New Hampshire SHIP) offers free counseling at 1-866-634-9412.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
- Medicaid questions? New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) handles applications.
New Hampshire note: New Hampshire folds its Medicare counseling into ServiceLink, the same statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center network that also handles long-term-care planning and other aging services -- one call can cover a Medicare plan question and a broader aging-services referral.
Medicare plans leaving Strafford County for 2027
Medicare plans are set by county, so this applies to residents of this city. 5 plans are listed in Strafford County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 896 people.
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-0003 (PPO) H8768-062 | UnitedHealthcare | 540 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NH-1 (HMO-POS) H5253-208 | UnitedHealthcare | 239 |
| WellSense Added Value (HMO) H6851-001 | BMC Health System | 117 |
See all 5 plans leaving Strafford County →
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 Rochester
New Hampshire public institutions include University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, Keene State College. 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 New Hampshire colleges.
Do Rochester and Strafford County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Rochester falls under Strafford County. A plan that serves Strafford County 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.
Rochester 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.