Medicare Advantage plans in Hardee, FL, 2027
Hardee, Florida has 23 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (25 in 2026) and 24 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 18 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 11 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 579 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Hardee for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 25 | 23 | ▼down 2 |
| Special needs plans | 22 | 24 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 20 | 18 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 16 | 12 | ▼down 4 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,750 | $6,750 | no change |
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 Hardee join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH1036-230 · HMO | $0 | $2,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus GivebackH1036-265 · HMO | $0 | $2,400 | $166.80 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0012H1045-042 · HMO-POS | $0 | $2,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH1032-199 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus GivebackH1036-266 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | $133.80 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH1036-119 · HMO | $0 | $3,900 | $151 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 061 FLH1290-061 · HMO | $0 | $3,900 | none | 5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 025 FLH1290-025 · HMO | $0 | $3,950 | none | 5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 109 FLH1290-109 · HMO | $0 | $5,400 | $90 | 5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-257 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $60 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-108 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $182 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 032 FLH1290-032 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $202 | 5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0027H2406-019 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-126 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $92 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 016 FLH9884-016 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $166.70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FL-MA2H2406-130 · PPO | $0 | $8,900 | $100 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FL-MA01R0759-002 · Regional PPO | $0 | $9,250 | $27 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare PatriotH5434-046 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $75 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5826-018 · Regional PPO | $9 | $7,550 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5826-074 · Regional PPO | $35 | $7,550 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare SelectH5434-045 · PPO | $99.50 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0031R0759-001 · Regional PPO | $127 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5826-005 · Regional PPO | $161 | $6,700 | 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 Hardee 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Full Access GivebackH5216-393 | 350 | Not offered |
| Humana Full Access GivebackH7617-111 | 115 | Not offered |
| Humana Direct Choice GivebackH5216-452 | 41 | Not offered |
| Health First SunSaverH1099-016 | 25 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Direct Choice GivebackH7617-112 | 22 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access SyncH1032-241 | 14 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Dual ReserveH1032-202 | 12 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH1032-239 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual AlignH1032-243 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC FL-33H1045-058 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-467 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Dual SelectH1036-102 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH1036-299 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus LungH1036-312 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Gold Heart & DiabetesH1526-001 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH1036-338 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Fully IntegratedH1036-280 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH1036-314 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care FL-14H1045-048 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Gold Dialysis & KidneyH1526-003 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes PlusH1526-012 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted Dual 034 FLH1290-034 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH5216-394 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual IntegratedH1036-340 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Qmb 052 FLH1290-052 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Full 100 FLH1290-100 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Q1H1889-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-YLH2509-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Q2H2509-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Y8H2509-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual IntegratedH5216-480 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Q3R0759-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney CompleteH1526-004 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes CompleteH1526-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Y7H1889-026 | Dual-Eligible | $7.30 |
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 Hardee use Medicare Advantage?
2,958 of the county's 4,696 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 63.0%; in Florida as a whole the share is 57.4%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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