Medicare Advantage plans in Saline, AR, 2027
Saline, Arkansas has 41 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (42 in 2026) and 30 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 35 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 15 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 554 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Saline for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 42 | 41 | ▼down 1 |
| Special needs plans | 34 | 30 | ▼down 4 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 35 | 35 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 21 | 16 | ▼down 5 |
| 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 Saline join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring CourageH4513-078 · HMO | $0 | $4,500 | $115 | 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 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-231 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total CompleteH5619-111 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-050 · HMO | $0 | $4,950 | none | 4.5 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 |
| Devoted Choice 001 ARH7397-001 · PPO | $0 | $5,700 | none | not rated (too new) |
| 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 |
| 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 Signature PlusH2663-039 · HMO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature CareH2663-067 · HMO | $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 |
Show the other 21 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7H2802-078 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Classic PlusH9699-007 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 012 ARH7397-012 · PPO | $0 | $7,600 | $70 | not rated (too new) |
| 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 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-102 · PPO | $0 | $9,000 | none | 3 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 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 002 ARH7397-002 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $164.50 | not rated (too new) |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-126 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH5619-122 · HMO | $26 | $4,900 | none | 3 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 Saline 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 | 122 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple PreferredH1416-055 | 111 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH0270-001 | 53 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback PreferredH9630-015 | 48 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra CareH5325-011 | 42 | Not offered |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002R3444-012 | 32 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Dual ExtraH1608-076 | 23 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Giveback DividendH1416-064 | 20 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access HarmonyH1416-033 | 18 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty NurtureH1416-043 | 17 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH1608-105 | 17 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH1416-058 | 14 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare DualH1608-077 | 13 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care AM-1R3444-009 | 13 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support AM-1AR3444-008 | 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 |
| Devoted Dual Choice 004 ARH7397-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice: Diabetes and HeartH7617-077 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice 006 ARH7397-006 | 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 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Enhanced 007 ARH7397-007 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage AR-V1H2001-035 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Giveback Extras 011 ARH7397-011 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $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 |
Show the other 10 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH5619-123 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Choice Plus 003 ARH7397-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Choice Full 009 ARH7397-009 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Plus 010 ARH7397-010 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $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 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare PlusH4513-039 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
| HealthSpring TotalCareH4513-081 | 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 Saline use Medicare Advantage?
13,243 of the county's 30,004 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 44.1%; in Arkansas as a whole the share is 47.3%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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