Medicare Advantage plans in Pima, AZ, 2027
Pima, Arizona has 52 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (50 in 2026) and 36 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 46 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 10 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 3,556 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Pima for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 50 | 52 | ▲up 2 |
| Special needs plans | 32 | 36 | ▲up 4 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 44 | 46 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 22 | 17 | ▼down 5 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,945 | $5,185 | ▲up $240 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026.
Which plans can anyone in Pima join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment Health ONE 008H3443-008 · HMO | $0 | $1,899 | none | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN ClassicH1822-001 · HMO | $0 | $2,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Verda Noble CareH2630-001 · HMO | $0 | $2,099 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Alignment Health ONE + Walgreens 002H3443-002 · HMO | $0 | $2,499 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH0351-063 · HMO | $0 | $2,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN MyChoiceH1822-007 · HMO | $0 | $2,500 | $30 | 4.5 of 5 |
| SCAN Walmart Medicare AdvantageH1822-009 · HMO | $0 | $2,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-074 · HMO | $0 | $2,550 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total CompleteH4461-059 · HMO | $0 | $2,550 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 1H1423-004 · HMO-POS | $0 | $2,700 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1H0609-025 · HMO-POS | $0 | $2,800 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 021 AZH8173-021 · HMO | $0 | $2,950 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare PrimeH8332-007 · HMO | $0 | $3,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 094 AZH7993-094 · HMO | $0 | $3,050 | none | 5 of 5 |
| eternalHealth CatalinaH3551-005 · HMO | $0 | $3,100 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| HealthSpring PreferredH0354-028 · HMO | $0 | $3,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Premium SavingsH1423-005 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,400 | $54 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-4H0609-045 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue Best Life ClassicH0302-008 · HMO | $0 | $3,550 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 005H3443-005 · HMO | $0 | $3,900 | $120 | 4 of 5 |
Show the other 32 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eternalHealth HorizonH3551-001 · HMO | $0 | $4,000 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-021 · HMO | $0 | $4,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Best Life SelectH0302-011 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH0354-029 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | $100 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-436 · PPO | $0 | $5,150 | $135 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-265 · PPO | $0 | $5,220 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-124 · PPO | $0 | $5,220 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| eternalHealth Valor Give BackH3551-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | $100 | not rated (too little data) |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-329 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | $125 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-065 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 107 AZH7993-107 · HMO | $0 | $5,650 | $85 | 5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 003 AZH6586-003 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR7220-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 2.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-371 · PPO | $0 | $6,100 | $66 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-051 · PPO | $0 | $6,100 | $70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4835-002 · HMO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Extra SavingsH0354-030 · HMO | $0 | $6,900 | $170 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice MA Only 005 AZH6586-005 · PPO | $0 | $7,000 | $184.70 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA3H0609-085 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $160 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0007H2406-062 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA01H2406-077 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $105 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-554 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH5216-435 · PPO | $0 | $7,850 | $97 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2H2593-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,300 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 095 AZH7993-095 · HMO | $0 | $8,850 | $190 | 5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 013 AZH8173-013 · HMO | $0 | $8,900 | $174.70 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-224 · PPO | $16.80 | $4,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value CareH5521-649 · PPO | $16.80 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0011H2406-078 · PPO | $53 | $6,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013H5253-035 · HMO-POS | $60 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR7220-002 · Regional PPO | $110 | $7,150 | none | 2.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-034 · PPO | $127 | $7,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision); CMS plan benefit package files, 2027 and 2026. Stars are the contract's 2026 rating. confirm on Medicare Plan Finder.
Which plans leave Pima in 2027?
Members of these plans here choose a 2027 plan during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026; choosing by December 31 means no gap; because their plan is leaving the county, they can still join until the end of February 2027, with coverage from the first of the next month. Each plan's page says what happens to its members.
| 2026 plan | Members here, Sept. 2026 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature AdvantageH3931-146 | 2,328 | Not offered |
| Wellcare GivebackH0351-064 | 285 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH3931-129 | 270 | Not offered |
| Devoted C-SNP Premium 024 AZH8173-024 | 216 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare EliteH5521-363 | 180 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC AZ-17H5253-178 | 143 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple ValueH0351-065 | 116 | Not offered |
| eternalHealth Grand Give BackH3551-002 | 18 | Not offered |
| eternalHealth + Fry's Medicare AdvantageH3551-004 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Arizona Complete Health Dual AlignH5590-010 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
Source: CMS plan crosswalk from 2026 to 2027 (Oct. 1, 2026); CMS monthly enrollment by plan and by county, September 2026 (CMS hides counts under 11); CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
Which special needs plans are sold here?
Open only to people with Medicaid as well as Medicare, with certain chronic conditions, or living in an institution.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint I CareMore Home CareH1423-007 | Institutional | $0 |
| SCAN EmbraceH1822-005 | Institutional | $0 |
| Wellpoint I CareMore Home Care 2H2593-003 | Institutional | $0 |
| Verda Noble Chronic CareH2630-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| SCAN BalanceH1822-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 003H3443-003 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| HealthSpring AchieveH0354-027 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Lung CareH1423-001 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Chronic CareH1423-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care AZ-3PH0609-043 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 007H3443-007 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Gold Dialysis & KidneyH4869-003 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint I CareMore Kidney CareH2593-040 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic CareH8332-009 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Gold Heart & DiabetesH4869-001 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP 023 AZH8173-023 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Specialty SimpleH0351-038 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Enhanced 096 AZH7993-096 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Giveback Extras 102 AZH7993-102 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellpoint Lung Care 2H2593-005 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
Show the other 16 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Chronic Care 2H2593-006 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001H0321-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| SCAN Embrace TogetherH1822-008 | Institutional | $0 |
| Wellcare Arizona Complete Health Dual Liberty SyncH5590-012 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Plus 097 AZH7993-097 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Plus 025 AZH8173-025 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan AZ-F001H0710-005 | Institutional | $9.40 |
| SCAN DaVita Dialysis Care CompleteH1822-011 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $12 |
| Mercy Care AdvantageH5580-005 | Dual-Eligible | $16.10 |
| SCAN Walmart Medicare CompleteH1822-010 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $16.80 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney CompleteH4869-014 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $16.80 |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-YLH0321-004 | Dual-Eligible | $16.80 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 006H3443-006 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $16.80 |
| Banner Medicare Advantage DualH4931-007 | Dual-Eligible | $16.80 |
| Banner Medicare Advantage DualH4931-015 | Dual-Eligible | $16.80 |
| Mercy Care AdvantageH5580-004 | Dual-Eligible | $16.80 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D landscape files for 2027 (Sept. 22, 2026, revised Sept. 30) and 2026 (Sept. 2, 2026 revision).
How many people in Pima use Medicare Advantage?
152,786 of the county's 260,526 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 58.6%; in Arizona as a whole the share is 51.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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