Rusk County, Wisconsin: health insurance
What Rusk County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Rusk County at a glance
| State | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 14,143 |
| Population rank in Wisconsin | 65 of 72 |
| Land area | 914 square miles |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Medicare plans leaving Rusk County for 2027
14 Medicare plans from 5 companies are listed in Rusk County for 2026 but not for 2027, covering at least 792 people enrolled in the plans below today.
- SilverScript Choice (PDP) (S5601-032, Aetna (CVS Health))
- HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5617-223, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
- HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) (S5617-366, Cigna HealthSpring (HCSC))
| Plan going away | Company | People enrolled (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| Essence Rx (HMO-POS) H5211-002 | Marshfield Clinic Health System | 383 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) H9525-018 | Anthem (Elevance Health) | 185 |
| Medica Prime Solution Standard (Cost) H2450-050 | Medica Holding Company | 78 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) H9525-003 | Anthem (Elevance Health) | 68 |
| Spirit (HMO-POS) H5211-001 | Marshfield Clinic Health System | 53 |
| Ally Rx (HMO D-SNP) H5211-010 | Marshfield Clinic Health System | 25 |
| Medica Prime Solution Core (Cost) H2450-051 | Medica Holding Company | 10 or fewer |
| Medica Prime Solution Focus (Cost) H2450-038 | Medica Holding Company | 10 or fewer |
| Medica Prime Solution Focus w/Rx (Cost) H2450-039 | Medica Holding Company | 10 or fewer |
| Medica Prime Solution Thrift (Cost) H2450-030 | Medica Holding Company | 10 or fewer |
| Medica Prime Solution Thrift w/Rx (Cost) H2450-007 | Medica Holding Company | 10 or fewer |
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.
Is your plan on this list? Call 855-367-1095 and we will look at what is available where you live, with no obligation to enroll.
Why your county matters for coverage
In Wisconsin, 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 Rusk County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: Wisconsin Medigap Helpline gives free, unbiased counseling at 800-242-1060. Ask which plans serve Rusk County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Rusk County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through BadgerCare Plus (Wisconsin Department of Health Services).
Wisconsin note: Wisconsin's Medicare counseling program goes by a distinct name, the Medigap Helpline, rather than a more generic SHIP label, and it's specifically run by the Board on Aging and Long-Term Care rather than the Department of Health Services that runs BadgerCare Plus.
Questions about Rusk County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Wisconsin?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Rusk County, so check by county.
Where do Rusk County residents get free Medicare counseling?
Wisconsin Medigap Helpline (800-242-1060) is Wisconsin'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.
Rusk 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.