Medicare Advantage plans in Rapides, LA, 2027
Rapides, Louisiana has 22 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (25 in 2026) and 23 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 15 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 5 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 1,072 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Rapides for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 25 | 22 | ▼down 3 |
| Special needs plans | 23 | 23 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 17 | 15 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 9 | 5 | ▼down 4 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,500 | $6,725 | ▲up $1,225 |
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 Rapides 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 |
| 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 |
| Wellcare AssistH2491-010 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,400 | none | 3.5 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 |
| 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 |
| Blue adVantage LibertyH1248-007 · PPO | $0 | $7,151 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH2491-017 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH2491-030 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,900 | $125 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $9,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare GivebackH2491-031 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,250 | $63 | 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 |
| 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 | $249 | $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 Rapides 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 adVantage ClassicH6453-013 | 495 | Leaves the county |
| Peoples Health ChoicesH4544-001 | 186 | Not offered |
| Blue adVantage ThriveH1248-014 | 183 | Leaves the county |
| Peoples Health PatriotH4544-002 | 167 | Not offered |
| Blue adVantage GivebackH6453-020 | 41 | 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.
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 Rapides use Medicare Advantage?
12,531 of the county's 29,469 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 42.5%; in Louisiana as a whole the share is 57.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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