Medicare Advantage plans in Sarasota, FL, 2027
Sarasota, Florida has 41 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (43 in 2026) and 48 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 37 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 11 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 5,870 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Sarasota for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 43 | 41 | ▼down 2 |
| Special needs plans | 45 | 48 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 39 | 37 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 22 | 19 | ▼down 3 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $6,000 | ▼down $700 |
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 Sarasota join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Platinum Plan RxH5427-091 · HMO | $0 | $2,750 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH1032-199 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,000 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Premier by UltimateH2962-047 · HMO | $0 | $3,200 | $202.90 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus GivebackH1036-265 · HMO | $0 | $3,300 | $166.80 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0010H1045-034 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SelectH1609-025 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Platinum Rewards Plan RxH5427-103 · HMO | $0 | $3,400 | $150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare PremierH1035-045 · HMO | $0 | $3,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH1036-074 · HMO | $0 | $3,550 | $5.10 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0006H1045-028 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,800 | none | 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 |
| Freedom Savings PlanH5427-052 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | $75 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Medicare Plan RxH5427-060 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Optimum Gold PlanH5594-019 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 109 FLH1290-109 · HMO | $0 | $5,400 | $90 | 5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature LegacyH5521-272 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH5216-072 · PPO | $0 | $5,600 | $3.40 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare ValueH5434-024 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
Show the other 21 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-257 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $60 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare ClassicH1035-019 · HMO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Select ExtraH1609-028 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,750 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare PatriotH5434-042 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $100 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Patriot PlusH5434-048 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-108 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $182 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH5410-059 · HMO | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC FL-34H1045-059 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 032 FLH1290-032 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $202 | 5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0017H2406-009 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle GivebackH5521-306 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $120 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-710 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 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 |
| Wellcare GivebackH1032-198 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,200 | $79.50 | 4 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 |
| HumanaChoiceR5826-018 · Regional PPO | $9 | $7,550 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5826-074 · Regional PPO | $35 | $7,550 | 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 Sarasota 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 | 2,714 | Not offered |
| Humana Full Access GivebackH7617-111 | 1,768 | Not offered |
| HumanaChoice FloridaH7617-109 | 426 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-033 | 369 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Direct Choice GivebackH7617-112 | 290 | Not offered |
| Humana Direct Choice GivebackH5216-452 | 231 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access SyncH1032-241 | 27 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual AlignH1032-243 | 27 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Dual ReserveH1032-202 | 18 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH1032-239 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Plus by Ultimate (Full)H2962-035 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Advantage Plus by Ultimate (Partial)H2962-036 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Freedom Medi-Medi PartialH5427-078 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Simply Complete PlatinumH5471-118 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Simply Integrated PlatinumH5471-135 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Optimum Emerald PartialH5594-016 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Freedom VIP CareH5427-070 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| 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 Dialysis PremierH1526-010 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Advantage Care COPD by UltimateH2962-023 | 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 |
| BlueMedicare FocusH1035-056 | 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 |
| Advantage Care by UltimateH2962-052 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
Show the other 28 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom VIP SavingsH5427-072 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPDH5427-077 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Florida Complete CareH9986-001 | Institutional | $0 |
| Florida Complete Care- In The CommunityH9986-002 | Institutional | $0 |
| Florida Complete Care-Duals VIPH9986-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic CareH1609-098 | 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 |
| Optimum Diamond SavingsH5594-030 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Dual IntegratedH1036-340 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-QV2H1045-039 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Y5H1045-073 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Qmb 052 FLH1290-052 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Full 100 FLH1290-100 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual SelectH1609-047 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual SelectH1609-075 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Q1H1889-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual IntegratedH5216-480 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Q3R0759-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan FL-F001H0710-010 | Institutional | $6.10 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney CompleteH1526-004 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes CompleteH1526-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
| Longevity Health PlanH1644-001 | Institutional | $7.30 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Y7H1889-026 | Dual-Eligible | $7.30 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare PlusH5410-032 | Dual-Eligible | $7.30 |
| HealthSpring TotalCareH5410-046 | Dual-Eligible | $7.30 |
| American Health Advantage of FloridaH6652-001 | Institutional | $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 Sarasota use Medicare Advantage?
71,732 of the county's 167,730 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 42.8%; in Florida as a whole the share is 57.4%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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