Medicare Advantage plans in Crawford, AR, 2027
Crawford, Arkansas has 36 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (30 in 2026) and 21 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 31 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 7 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 111 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Crawford for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 30 | 36 | ▲up 6 |
| Special needs plans | 23 | 21 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 24 | 31 | ▲up 7 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 16 | 13 | ▼down 3 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $6,750 | ▲up $50 |
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 Crawford join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essence AdvantageH2610-015 · HMO | $0 | $4,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Healthy Arkansas Premier AdvantageH7440-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,600 | $5 | not rated |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-278 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-012 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH2663-105 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-231 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total CompleteH5619-111 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackR1532-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $5,500 | $37 | 2.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-337 · PPO | $0 | $5,650 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-066 · PPO | $0 | $5,650 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1H2802-060 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,100 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Healthy Arkansas PreferredH4086-001 · PPO | $0 | $6,200 | $105 | not rated |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004H1889-014 · PPO | $0 | $6,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra PlusH5521-726 · PPO | $0 | $6,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01H2802-062 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | $185 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite ClassicH1608-054 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH2663-029 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EliteH5521-723 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH9630-002 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7H2802-078 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
Show the other 16 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlueMedicare Classic PlusH9699-007 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Classic GivebackH1608-074 · PPO | $0 | $7,900 | $100 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle GivebackH5521-724 · PPO | $0 | $7,900 | $100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-264 · PPO | $0 | $7,925 | $91 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-056 · PPO | $0 | $7,925 | $93 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic PlusH1608-021 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic GivebackH1608-079 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | $68 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature PlusH5521-722 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature GivebackH5521-725 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | $68 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3H2802-063 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | $67 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-126 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare ValueH4213-019 · PFFS | $39 | $7,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002H2802-061 · HMO-POS | $49 | $6,100 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-083 · PPO | $59 | $6,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare PreferredH4213-020 · PFFS | $78 | $7,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR1532-002 · Regional PPO | $119 | $7,700 | none | 2.5 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 Crawford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare GivebackH9630-008 | 40 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare DualH1608-077 | 31 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Dual ExtraH1608-076 | 29 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback PreferredH9630-015 | 11 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support AM-1AR3444-008 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care AM-1R3444-009 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002R3444-012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual ReserveH9630-014 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH5216-361 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH7617-074 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice: Diabetes and HeartH5216-366 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| HumanaChoice: Diabetes and HeartH7617-077 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care AR-5H1889-019 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care AR-6H1889-025 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage AR-V1H2001-035 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic CareH2663-104 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual AdvantageH1587-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Tribute SelectH1587-003 | Institutional | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete AR-Q1H2001-034 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete AR-S2H2001-065 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH2663-097 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-219 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra CareH5325-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH5619-123 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH7617-075 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual AccessH9630-010 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual LibertyH9630-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Healthy Arkansas Dual AdvantageH4086-002 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
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 Crawford use Medicare Advantage?
8,449 of the county's 15,099 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 56.0%; in Arkansas as a whole the share is 47.3%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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