Medicare Advantage plans in Rice, KS, 2027
Rice, Kansas has 9 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (12 in 2026) and 6 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 8 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 3 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, each with fewer than 11 members living here (CMS hides smaller counts).
What changes in Rice for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 12 | 9 | ▼down 3 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 6 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 10 | 8 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 7 | 6 | ▼down 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,950 | $5,900 | ▲up $950 |
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 Rice join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-278 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-012 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001H2802-034 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-409 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | $67 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH7617-015 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | $67 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2H2802-077 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $160 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0003H8768-024 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01H8768-025 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $115 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0002H2802-035 · HMO-POS | $55 | $4,450 | 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 Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Medicare Advantage ComprehensiveH7063-007 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Medicare Advantage ChoiceH7063-012 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Medicare Advantage FreedomH7063-013 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
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 KS-4H2802-070 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-QV1H0169-010 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Healthy Blue Full Dual AdvantageH6316-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S2H0169-016 | Dual-Eligible | $35.50 |
| Kansas Health AdvantageH2392-001 | Institutional | $35.50 |
| Kansas Health Advantage ChoiceH2392-003 | Institutional | $35.50 |
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 Rice use Medicare Advantage?
386 of the county's 2,267 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 17.0%; in Kansas as a whole the share is 33.4%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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- Is your plan ending?Every plan not offered in 2027