Medicare options in Penn Township, Lancaster County
Penn Township surrounds much of Hanover, and most residents here already think of UPMC Hanover as their hospital. But there is a quieter question underneath that: does the Medicare plan you are leaning toward actually keep that hospital, and your own doctors, in-network? It is easy to assume the answer is yes when it is not.
UPMC Hanover anchors care for ZIP 17331, and WellSpan also runs facilities in the area. The catch is that Medicare Advantage networks do not agree on which system to favor. Some plans build around UPMC, some lean WellSpan, and a few include both. If you split your care between the two, that difference shows up every time you book a specialist.
You can sort this out two ways. Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE list every plan available in your ZIP for free, with no login — a path we genuinely respect. Or you can book a video review with Sergio Kuik and have someone check your specific doctors against each network with you. Plan availability varies by ZIP and county. We do not offer every plan available in your area, and we are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.
Two ways to handle this — pick the one that fits you
Research yourself
The Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov lets you compare every plan available in your ZIP — costs, networks, drug coverage. It's free, no account required.
Start comparing plans →Talk it through with us
Bring your doctors, prescriptions, and questions. We pull what's in your ZIP, check your providers against each plan's real network, and walk through the tradeoffs. No scripts, no pressure.
Book a free review →What's worth knowing about Medicare in Penn Township
ZIP 17331 plan menus shift around Hanover Because Penn Township wraps around Hanover, the plans available in 17331 can differ from what a neighbor a few miles away sees. Medicare.gov shows the full list for your exact address. Checking your own ZIP rather than relying on word of mouth is the safest first step.
UPMC Hanover vs. WellSpan is the real choice UPMC Hanover is the anchor for most Penn Township residents, but WellSpan also operates locally. Medicare Advantage networks differ on which system they favor, and some exclude one entirely. If you use both, confirm a single plan covers both before you enroll.
Original Medicare and Advantage trade off differently Original Medicare with a Medigap supplement gives you broad access and fewer network worries, often at a higher premium. Medicare Advantage can lower that premium but ties you to a defined network. Neither is automatically right for Penn Township — it depends on your doctors and how you use care.
Hospital systems we check for Penn Township residents
UPMC (UPMC Lititz); Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (Lancaster General Hospital)
Hospital networks, affiliations, and Medicare Advantage participation change. We verify your plan's current network against the facilities you actually use — not just the system name.
More carriers, more choices — and growing.
We're actively adding carriers as new plans and benefits emerge that our Medicare beneficiaries ask for. If a carrier starts offering something worth knowing about, we add them. Ask us what's currently available in your ZIP.
Common questions about Medicare in Penn Township, PA
Which Medicare Advantage plans are available in Penn Township, ZIP 17331?
Plan availability varies by ZIP and county, so the complete list for 17331 lives on Medicare.gov or through 1-800-MEDICARE. We represent a range of carriers including Humana, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, WellCare, and Cigna, but we do not offer every plan available in your area.
Does my Medicare plan cover UPMC Hanover or WellSpan in Penn Township?
It depends on the plan. UPMC Hanover anchors care for Penn Township, but WellSpan also has facilities nearby, and Medicare Advantage networks differ on which system they include. If you see doctors at both, confirm a single plan covers both before enrolling — that check is part of every video review.
Is The Right Choice Agency part of Medicare or the government?
No. We are an independent licensed agency, and we are not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. For the official, complete plan list and government resources, Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE are the sources to use.
Can I review Medicare plans by video if I live in Penn Township?
Yes. Sergio Kuik serves York County by video call or phone — there is no in-person visit and no drive required. You connect from home, share your doctors and prescriptions, and walk through the plans we represent together.
Is there a cost to talk with an independent Medicare agent near Hanover?
No. Independent agents are compensated by the insurer when a plan is enrolled, so the consultation, comparison, and video review are at no cost to you. You are also free to shop and enroll on your own at Medicare.gov.
Penn Township Medicare Reviews — by Video or Phone
Whether you want to compare plans yourself at Medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE, or book a video review with Sergio Kuik to check UPMC Hanover and WellSpan coverage against your own doctors, both paths get you to a plan that fits. Plan availability varies by ZIP and county, and we do not offer every plan available in your area.
We serve Penn Township by video call — same plan review, same no-pressure approach, no drive required. Most people get what they need in about 30 minutes.
Also serving nearby Lancaster County communities
For the full Lancaster County overview, see Medicare in Lancaster County, PA.
For the full Pennsylvania overview, see Medicare in Pennsylvania.
Required disclosures. We are not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. Plan availability, premiums, and benefits vary by county, ZIP code, and plan year. This is not a complete description of benefits. For a complete list of available plans in your area, contact Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.