Cherokee County is in Green Country, the lakes and hills of northeastern Oklahoma, with about 48,729 residents (Census 2024 estimate). Its largest towns are Tahlequah, Hulbert and Fort Gibson.
Tahlequah is the capital of the Cherokee Nation, so many people here weigh tribal health care alongside Medicare.
2027 plans in Cherokee County at a glance
What it means if you live in Cherokee County
- That's 9 plans fewer than in 2026 (27). If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, check your Annual Notice of Change to see whether it continues and what changes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Wellcare stop selling regular Medicare Advantage plans here on December 31; at least 91 people in Cherokee County are in one of those plans. If that's you, here is what to do. (CMS data)
- 7 are HMOs (you generally use the plan's network) and 11 are PPOs (which also pay out-of-network doctors, usually at a higher cost to you).
- 5 plans have no Part D drug coverage. Those suit people who get drug coverage elsewhere, such as from the VA; otherwise you could owe a late-enrollment penalty for going without it.
- Special needs plans here: 8 for people with both Medicare and Oklahoma Medicaid; 2 for people with certain chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart failure; 1 for people who live in a nursing home or need that level of care. You can join one only if you qualify.
- Cherokee County ranks 33rd of Oklahoma's 77 counties for plans open to everyone. In the Green Country (Northeast) region (11 counties), the count runs from 13 to 27.
- At least 3,795 people in Cherokee County were in a Medicare Advantage plan in October 2026.
Licensed insurance agents for Cherokee County
These independent insurance agents are licensed in Oklahoma and work with Benefits Life, the publisher of this site. When they enroll you in a plan, the agent and Benefits Life may be paid by the insurance company. Learn more.
See Medicare plans in Cherokee County
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Original Medicare and Medigap
If you'd rather keep any doctor who takes Medicare, Original Medicare with a Medigap policy and a Part D plan works the same in every Oklahoma county. Medigap in Oklahoma.
Nearby counties
You can only join a Medicare Advantage plan sold in the county where you live.
| County | Plans open to everyone, 2027 | Special needs plans |
|---|---|---|
| Adair County | 22 | 14 |
| Wagoner County | 29 | 17 |
| Muskogee County | 25 | 16 |
| Mayes County | 26 | 16 |
Insurance agency offices nearest Cherokee County
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Integrity Insurance Group
About 55 miles from Cherokee County
Wheelchair accessible · Free parking · Video appointments available
2026 Medicare costs (the same in every county)
| Cost | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Part B premium | $202.90 a month (standard) |
| Part B deductible | $283 a year |
| Part A deductible | $1,736 per benefit period |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap | $2,100 a year |
Other places to get answers
- Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, or Medicare.gov.
- Social Security (signing up for Parts A and B, Extra Help): 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778.
- Oklahoma Health Care Authority (SoonerCare, including help for people with Medicare): oklahoma.gov/ohca. SoonerCare and Medicare.
- Oklahoma Insurance Department (complaints about an insurance company or agent, agent license lookup): oid.ok.gov.
- More Oklahoma contacts, from OKDHS aging services to fraud reporting: Oklahoma Medicare contacts.
Questions about Medicare in Cherokee County
How many Medicare Advantage plans are there in Cherokee County for 2027?
CMS lists 18 open to everyone with Medicare (27 in 2026), plus 11 special needs plans for people who qualify. You still pay your Part B premium.
When can I change my Medicare plan in Cherokee County?
Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, for coverage starting January 1. If you're in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch plans or go back to Original Medicare once between January 1 and March 31. If your plan leaves your county, you get a Special Enrollment Period.
How do I find a licensed insurance agent in Cherokee County?
Use the agent search on this page, pick one agent and request a call, to compare plans with a licensed insurance agent at no cost to you. Agents listed here are licensed in Oklahoma.
Sources
Plans open to everyone are Medicare Advantage plans with or without drug coverage, not special needs plans. Enrollment counts HMO and PPO plans; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer, so real numbers are a little higher.