Medicare Advantage plans in Kankakee, IL, 2027
Kankakee, Illinois has 36 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (50 in 2026) and 13 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 30 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 17 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 821 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Kankakee for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 50 | 36 | ▼down 14 |
| Special needs plans | 14 | 13 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 41 | 30 | ▼down 11 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 17 | 11 | ▼down 6 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,050 | $5,500 | ▲up $450 |
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 Kankakee join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devoted Core 001 ILH7151-001 · HMO | $0 | $2,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-085 · HMO | $0 | $3,300 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH4513-086 · HMO | $0 | $4,000 | $135 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-018 · PPO | $0 | $4,300 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PremierH4513-084 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH5216-251 · PPO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-002 · PPO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 001 ILH6545-001 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2H2802-054 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Zing Select Care ILH4624-001 · HMO | $0 | $4,950 | none | 2.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice SavingsH7849-080 · PPO | $0 | $5,000 | $34 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Extra CareH1206-010 · HMO | $0 | $5,200 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-286 · PPO | $0 | $5,200 | $70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 010 ILH6545-010 · PPO | $0 | $5,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple ValueH1416-084 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH5521-086 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple EssentialH5779-009 · HMO | $0 | $5,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH1206-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Aetna Medicare PrimeH3192-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 008 ILH7151-008 · HMO | $0 | $5,900 | $70 | 4 of 5 |
Show the other 16 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-355 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-022 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackR5361-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $30 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA2H2802-091 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $170 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH7301-013 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-5H8768-010 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA01H8768-019 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $160 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare GivebackH5779-010 · HMO | $0 | $7,800 | $37 | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 003 ILH7151-003 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | $184.70 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-126 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare PremierH5521-016 · PPO | $42 | $5,200 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0001H2802-025 · HMO-POS | $43 | $2,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-006 · PFFS | $60 | $7,800 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0004H8768-005 · PPO | $84 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5361-002 · Regional PPO | $87 | $7,700 | none | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-013 · PPO | $92 | $6,550 | 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 Kankakee 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Devoted C-SNP Enhanced 005 ILH7151-005 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Giveback Extras 007 ILH7151-007 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Zing Select Diabetes & Heart ILH4624-010 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Zing Select Dialysis ILH4624-029 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime Chronic CareH1206-004 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Dual Fully IntegratedH4329-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care Support IL-1AH2001-038 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care PlusH3093-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Zing Select Diabetes & Heart Complete ILH4624-027 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Meridian Dual AlignH6971-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Plus 006 ILH7151-006 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare FIDEH9771-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care Support IL-7H2802-067 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.60 |
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 Kankakee use Medicare Advantage?
9,398 of the county's 23,673 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 39.7%; in Illinois as a whole the share is 43.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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