Medicare Advantage plans in New Castle, DE, 2027
New Castle, Delaware has 23 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (23 in 2026) and 14 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 15 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 1 plan that served the county in 2026 ends or leaves it, with 989 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in New Castle for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 23 | 23 | no change |
| Special needs plans | 13 | 14 | ▲up 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 17 | 15 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 8 | 8 | no change |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,750 | $7,150 | ▲up $400 |
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 New Castle join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Blue PPO ValorH8166-003 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $70 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC DE-3H5253-142 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-381 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $128 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra SignatureH3959-055 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle PlusH3959-056 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $125 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx DE-MA01H5253-143 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $125 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC DE-6H5253-206 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO SignatureH8166-005 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 001 deH0413-001 · PPO | $0 | $7,250 | none | not rated (too new) |
| HealthSpring PreferredH2108-046 · HMO | $0 | $7,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 005 deH0413-005 · PPO | $0 | $8,450 | $70 | not rated (too new) |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 002 deH0413-002 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $159.90 | not rated (too new) |
| Wellcare SimpleH4661-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH5216-308 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $119 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-100 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $119 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-390 · PPO | $7.90 | $5,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-146 · PPO | $14 | $7,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC DE-0001H2406-075 · PPO | $23 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-387 · PPO | $43 | $8,950 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH3959-102 · HMO | $59 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC DE-0002H2406-100 · PPO | $68 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare PremierH5521-095 · PPO | $106 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO DistinctH8166-006 · PPO | $138 | $6,500 | none | 4 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 New Castle 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 EnhancedH3931-102 | 989 | 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 Delaware First Health Dual SelectH4661-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care DE-4H5253-179 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic CareH3959-084 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Giveback Extras 004 deH0413-004 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care ChoiceH0738-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Plus 003 deH0413-003 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care TotalH3959-083 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care Support DE-5AH5253-200 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP CareH0738-001 | Dual-Eligible | $7.90 |
| Wellcare Delaware First Health Dual AlignH4661-003 | Dual-Eligible | $7.90 |
| Highmark Health Options DualsH7710-001 | Dual-Eligible | $7.90 |
| Highmark Health Options Duals SelectH7710-002 | Dual-Eligible | $7.90 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F002H0710-017 | Institutional | $12.50 |
| HealthSpring AchieveH2108-029 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $40 |
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 New Castle use Medicare Advantage?
39,936 of the county's 118,276 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 33.8%; in Delaware as a whole the share is 32.7%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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