Medicare Advantage plans in Stafford, KS, 2027
Stafford, Kansas has 6 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (8 in 2026) and 6 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 5 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 2 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 Stafford for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 8 | 6 | ▼down 2 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 6 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 7 | 5 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 3 | 2 | ▼down 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,950 | $7,125 | ▲up $2,175 |
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 Stafford join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001H2802-034 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH6550-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 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 Stafford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple OpenH9387-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback OpenH9387-002 | 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 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 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual AccessH6550-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty SyncH6550-009 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S2H0169-016 | Dual-Eligible | $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 Stafford use Medicare Advantage?
180 of the county's 1,064 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 16.9%; 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?
- Medicare Advantage in KansasEvery county of the state
- 12 stand-alone drug plans in KansasIf you keep Original Medicare
- Is your plan ending?Every plan not offered in 2027