Medicare Advantage plans in Tazewell, IL, 2027
Tazewell, Illinois has 20 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (26 in 2026) and 5 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 13 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 8 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 2,175 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Tazewell for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 26 | 20 | ▼down 6 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 5 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 18 | 13 | ▼down 5 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 12 | 8 | ▼down 4 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,200 | $5,950 | ▲up $750 |
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 Tazewell join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH1468-007 · HMO | $0 | $3,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH1206-012 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH7301-023 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | $95 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-403 · PPO | $0 | $5,000 | $51 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH7617-013 · PPO | $0 | $5,000 | $51 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple ValueH1416-084 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple EssentialH5779-009 · HMO | $0 | $5,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH7301-007 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| 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-MA01H8768-019 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $160 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare GivebackH5779-010 · HMO | $0 | $7,800 | $37 | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-399 · PPO | $33 | $6,250 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IA-0002H5253-108 · HMO-POS | $49 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH7301-009 · PPO | $58 | $4,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-6H8768-011 · PPO | $59 | $6,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-006 · PFFS | $60 | $7,800 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5525-004 · PPO | $73 | $6,300 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5361-002 · Regional PPO | $87 | $7,700 | none | 3 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 Tazewell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH2663-017 | 998 | Not offered |
| Wellcare SimpleH1416-009 | 864 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage ValueH3822-014 | 152 | Not offered |
| HumanaChoice: Diabetes and HeartH5216-414 | 89 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple ValueH1416-082 | 50 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice PremierH8634-004 | 22 | Not offered |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan IL-F001H0710-039 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH5779-011 | 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 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 |
| Wellcare Meridian Dual AlignH6971-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare FIDEH9771-001 | 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 Tazewell use Medicare Advantage?
14,205 of the county's 31,244 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 45.5%; in Illinois as a whole the share is 43.9%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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