Medicare Advantage plans in District of Columbia, DC, 2027
District of Columbia, District of Columbia has 11 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (16 in 2026) and 4 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 5 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 7 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 2,190 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in District of Columbia for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 16 | 11 | ▼down 5 |
| Special needs plans | 4 | 4 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 8 | 5 | ▼down 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 5 | 2 | ▼down 3 |
| 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 District of Columbia join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage LibertyH2172-005 · HMO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage SaluteH7379-003 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | $100 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle GivebackH5521-322 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-383 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value DCH2172-027 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard DCH2172-020 · HMO-POS | $38 | $7,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced PlusH3931-095 · HMO-POS | $48 | $7,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage SignatureH7379-004 · PPO | $58 | $7,151 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare PremierH5521-015 · PPO | $68 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC DC-0002H2406-082 · PPO | $72 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage High DCH2172-001 · HMO-POS | $115 | $5,700 | none | 4.5 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 District of Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring PreferredH2108-042 | 822 | Leaves the county |
| HealthSpring True Choice PlusH7849-142 | 505 | Not offered |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage CompleteH7379-002 | 344 | Leaves the county |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-389 | 312 | Not offered |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-386 | 106 | Leaves the county |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle GivebackH5521-480 | 52 | Not offered |
| HealthSpring CourageH2108-044 | 49 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F004H0710-032 | Institutional | $0 |
| UHC Dual Choice DC-Y2H2406-053 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Choice DC-Q001H2406-099 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Choice DC-YL1H7464-010 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
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 District of Columbia use Medicare Advantage?
34,067 of the county's 98,904 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 34.4%; in District of Columbia as a whole the share is 34.4%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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- Is your plan ending?Every plan not offered in 2027