Reviewed by Scott Lewis, licensed insurance agent · Last reviewed September 27, 2026
High Lakes Health Care is part of Praxis Health, so Praxis' 2027 Oregon insurance update is the most useful starting point for people who want to keep a High Lakes doctor. It is not, by itself, proof that every listed Medicare Advantage product is offered in Deschutes County or accepted by every clinic and clinician.
What Praxis currently lists for 2027
| Coverage | Published 2027 status |
|---|---|
| Original Medicare | Praxis lists Medicare Part B for 2027. |
| Aetna Medicare Advantage | Listed by Praxis for Oregon in 2027. |
| HealthSpring Medicare Advantage | Listed by Praxis. Cigna Medicare products now use the HealthSpring name. |
| PacificSource Medicare Advantage | Listed by Praxis for Oregon in 2027. |
| Regence Medicare Advantage | Listed by Praxis for Oregon in 2027. |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage | Praxis says negotiations are ongoing and a termination could occur. Do not treat this as either confirmed participation or a confirmed termination. |
“Cigna Medicare” may still appear in older materials or conversations. Health Care Service Corporation says those Medicare products have transitioned to the HealthSpring name, with existing contracts carrying over. Always use the complete plan name and contract information shown for 2027.
The three checks Bend residents need
- County availability: confirm the exact 2027 plan is actually offered at your Deschutes County ZIP code in Medicare Plan Compare.
- High Lakes participation: confirm the specific clinic and clinician are in that exact plan's network and accepting patients under it.
- Hospital participation: if you rely on St. Charles, verify the hospital, facility, and specialists separately. A primary-care contract does not establish the hospital system's network status.
Save screenshots or confirmation numbers and repeat the check if your Annual Notice of Change, provider directory, or clinic notice changes. Our Central Oregon provider-network guide explains the full verification process.
Which Praxis locations are local?
Praxis lists High Lakes locations in Bend, Redmond, and Sisters, along with Bend specialty practices such as Aspen Mountain Dermatology and Endocrinology Services Northwest. Network status can differ across locations and clinicians, so ask about the exact place and person you intend to use.
High Lakes also publishes a list of providers accepting new patients. That list can help with the first step of a search, but new-patient availability and insurance participation are separate questions and can change.
What to ask on the phone
- Do you participate in this full 2027 plan name, not just the carrier?
- Is my named clinician in network and accepting new or continuing patients?
- Are laboratory, imaging, and referral partners in the same network?
- Which St. Charles facilities and specialists should I verify separately?
- Can you give me the date, representative name, and a confirmation number?
Sources and verification
We use primary sources and link to the current page so you can verify details before making a coverage decision.
- 2027 Oregon Medicare insurance update — Praxis Health
- Central Oregon clinic locations — Praxis Health
- Providers accepting new patients — High Lakes Health Care
- Insurance information — St. Charles Health System
- Cigna Medicare products transition to HealthSpring — Health Care Service Corporation
- Medicare Plan Compare — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services