Medicare Advantage plans in Washington, LA, 2027
Washington, Louisiana has 25 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (24 in 2026) and 30 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 17 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 4 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 364 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Washington for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 24 | 25 | ▲up 1 |
| Special needs plans | 22 | 30 | ▲up 8 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 15 | 17 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 10 | 8 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,650 | $6,700 | ▲up $1,050 |
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 Washington join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Choices 65H1961-014 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | $25 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage ClassicH6453-013 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 016 laH7766-016 · PPO | $0 | $6,050 | none | not rated (too new) |
| 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 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 029 laH7766-029 · PPO | $0 | $7,050 | $70 | not rated (too new) |
| Blue adVantage LibertyH1248-007 · PPO | $0 | $7,151 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH2491-034 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH2491-030 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,900 | $125 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 017 laH7766-017 · PPO | $0 | $8,150 | $118 | not rated (too new) |
| 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 |
| Humana Gold PlusH1951-028 · HMO | $25 | $4,800 | 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 Washington 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 SimpleH2491-029 | 177 | Not offered |
| Peoples Health ChoicesH4544-001 | 66 | Not offered |
| Peoples Health PatriotH4544-002 | 64 | Not offered |
| Blue adVantage GivebackH6453-020 | 57 | 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.
Show the other 10 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Health Secure HealthH1961-032 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Healthy Blue Enhanced CareH1947-003 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Healthy Blue Dual AdvantageH1947-004 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Humana Dual QMB OnlyH1951-032 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| Peoples Health Complete Care SupportH1961-029 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $17 |
| Peoples Health Secure CompleteH1961-031 | Dual-Eligible | $17 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-332 | 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 Washington use Medicare Advantage?
6,808 of the county's 11,138 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 61.1%; in Louisiana as a whole the share is 57.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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