Medicare Advantage plans in Ouachita, LA, 2027
Ouachita, Louisiana has 24 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (24 in 2026) and 21 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 16 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 2 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 249 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Ouachita for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 24 | 24 | no change |
| Special needs plans | 19 | 21 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 16 | 16 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 9 | 5 | ▼down 4 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,800 | $6,700 | ▲up $900 |
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 Ouachita join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH1951-049 · HMO | $0 | $4,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage ClassicH6453-013 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage ThriveH1248-014 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH1951-060 · HMO | $0 | $4,900 | $195 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-201 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | $156 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage GivebackH6453-021 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | $57 | 4 of 5 |
| Peoples Health EssentialsH1961-017 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx LAH1961-026 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | $200 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature CareH3239-022 · HMO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus GivebackH5521-235 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-326 · PPO | $0 | $6,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH7617-080 · PPO | $0 | $6,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health ExtrasH1961-028 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra PlusH5521-233 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage LibertyH1248-007 · PPO | $0 | $7,151 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $9,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage RelianceH6453-017 · HMO-POS | $17 | $4,100 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value PlusH5216-161 · PPO | $17 | $6,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value PlusH7617-081 · PPO | $17 | $6,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH5521-646 · PPO | $25 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-064 · PPO | $54 | $6,700 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage PremierH1248-004 · PPO | $175 | $4,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full AccessR0110-003 · Regional PPO | $212 | $3,800 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage PlatinumH6453-018 · HMO-POS | $238 | $3,500 | 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 Ouachita 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Health PatriotH4544-002 | 136 | Not offered |
| Peoples Health ChoicesH4544-001 | 113 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Health Complete Care LA-6H1961-023 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH1951-062 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH1951-056 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH1951-057 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH3239-027 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH1951-061 | Dual-Eligible | $1.70 |
| UHC Dual Complete LA-Q2H5008-010 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
| UHC Dual Complete LA-Q1H1889-010 | Dual-Eligible | $10.60 |
| UHC Dual Complete LA-S4H1889-031 | Dual-Eligible | $10.60 |
| Humana Dual QMB OnlyH1951-041 | Dual-Eligible | $10.80 |
| Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5H1961-030 | Dual-Eligible | $12 |
| Blue adVantage Dual PlusH6453-019 | Dual-Eligible | $14.90 |
| Peoples Health Secure HealthH1961-032 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Healthy Blue Enhanced CareH1947-003 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Healthy Blue Dual AdvantageH1947-004 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Peoples Health Complete Care SupportH1961-029 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $17 |
| Peoples Health Secure CompleteH1961-031 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-330 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Lagniappe AdvantageH6566-001 | Institutional | $17 |
| American Health Advantage of LouisianaH8492-001 | Institutional | $17 |
| American Health Advantage of Louisiana ChoiceH8492-002 | Institutional | $17 |
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 Ouachita use Medicare Advantage?
15,714 of the county's 31,759 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 49.5%; in Louisiana as a whole the share is 57.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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