Belknap County, New Hampshire: health insurance
What Belknap County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Belknap County at a glance
| State | New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 65,027 |
| Population rank in New Hampshire | 7 of 10 |
| Land area | 402 square miles |
| Major cities | Laconia |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Why your county matters for coverage
In New Hampshire, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually county by county, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Belknap County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: ServiceLink (New Hampshire SHIP) gives free, unbiased counseling at 1-866-634-9412. Ask which plans serve Belknap County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Belknap County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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.
Questions about Belknap County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in New Hampshire?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Belknap County, so check by county.
Where do Belknap County residents get free Medicare counseling?
ServiceLink (New Hampshire SHIP) (1-866-634-9412) is New Hampshire's free SHIP program.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Belknap County 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.