Medicare Advantage plans in Lincoln, ID, 2027
Lincoln, Idaho has 3 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (9 in 2026) and 7 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 2 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 7 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 183 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Lincoln for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 9 | 3 | ▼down 6 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 7 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 5 | 2 | ▼down 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 4 | 1 | ▼down 3 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $6,700 | 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 Lincoln join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx ID-MA01H4604-019 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | $165 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0009H4604-022 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0007H4604-014 · HMO-POS | $77 | $6,700 | 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 Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PacificSource Medicare MyCare Choice Rx 24H3864-024 | 146 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0011H2406-113 | 20 | Not offered |
| PacificSource Medicare Explorer 6H4754-006 | 17 | Not offered |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-048 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-427 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-455 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care SelectH5628-014 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Complete Care ID-13H4604-025 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete ID-QV1H4032-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete ID-YLH4032-003 | Dual-Eligible | $21.20 |
| UHC Dual Complete ID-Y1H4032-001 | Dual-Eligible | $26.40 |
| UHC Complete Care Support ID-1AH2001-050 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $45.40 |
| American Health Advantage of IdahoH4232-003 | Institutional | $45.50 |
| Molina Medicare Complete CareH5628-013 | Dual-Eligible | $45.50 |
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 Lincoln use Medicare Advantage?
460 of the county's 1,005 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 45.8%; in Idaho as a whole the share is 45.8%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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