Medicare Advantage plans in Kalamazoo, MI, 2027
Kalamazoo, Michigan has 49 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (51 in 2026) and 12 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 27 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 5 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 1,466 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Kalamazoo for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 51 | 49 | ▼down 2 |
| Special needs plans | 11 | 12 | ▲up 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 27 | 27 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 18 | 13 | ▼down 5 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,400 | $6,000 | ▲up $600 |
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 Kalamazoo join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAP Medicare MedicalAccessH2354-019 · HMO | $0 | $4,500 | $105 | 4 of 5 |
| BCN Advantage ElementsH5883-017 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,500 | $20 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full AccessH5216-384 · PPO | $0 | $5,200 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-219 · PPO | $0 | $5,200 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-286 · PPO | $0 | $5,200 | $70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH5521-407 · PPO | $0 | $5,200 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HAP Medicare ConnectH2354-015 · HMO | $0 | $5,600 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HAP Medicare SuperiorH2354-028 · HMO | $0 | $5,800 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-4H2736-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | not rated |
| HAP Medicare ExploreH2322-011 · PPO | $0 | $6,050 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HAP Medicare PrimeH2322-016 · PPO | $0 | $6,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-190 · PPO | $0 | $6,550 | $136 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-013 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,550 | $17 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MI-MA01H0294-022 · PPO | $0 | $6,700 | $130 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MI-MA2H2736-004 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | $150 | not rated |
| PriorityMedicare KeyH2320-022 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,950 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medicare Plus Blue SecureH9572-009 · PPO | $0 | $7,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicare EdgeH4875-020 · PPO | $0 | $7,100 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH5475-026 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare AssistH5475-038 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 of 5 |
Show the other 29 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001H0294-017 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicare ThriveH4875-024 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Medicare Plus Blue GivebackH9572-008 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | $50 | 4.5 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicare Smart SavingsH2320-032 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | $116 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full Access GivebackH5216-306 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $99 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value PlusH5216-382 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare GivebackH5475-031 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | $81.50 | 3 of 5 |
| HAP Member AssistH2322-017 · PPO | $6.30 | $5,600 | none | 4 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicare AlignH2320-033 · HMO-POS | $6.30 | $6,800 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-194 · PPO | $30 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full AccessH5216-011 · PPO | $41 | $4,800 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medicare Plus Blue EssentialH9572-004 · PPO | $41 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medicare Plus Blue + MeijerH9572-007 · PPO | $45 | $6,750 | $12.10 | 4.5 of 5 |
| BCN Advantage Prime ValueH5883-014 · HMO-POS | $48 | $6,000 | $6 | 4.5 of 5 |
| BCN Advantage ConnectedCareH5883-007 · HMO | $50 | $4,800 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-006 · PFFS | $60 | $7,800 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicare Thrive PlusH4875-018 · PPO | $68 | $6,600 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002H0294-018 · PPO | $70 | $5,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medicare Plus Blue VitalityH9572-002 · PPO | $74.30 | $5,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicare ValueH2320-029 · HMO-POS | $75 | $6,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full AccessR0110-014 · Regional PPO | $89 | $7,050 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicareH2320-028 · HMO-POS | $103 | $5,100 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HAP Senior PlusH2354-021 · HMO-POS | $105 | $4,650 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BCN Advantage ClassicH5883-002 · HMO-POS | $107 | $4,800 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| PriorityMedicare MeritH4875-016 · PPO | $119 | $5,000 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Medicare Plus Blue SignatureH9572-001 · PPO | $120 | $4,300 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HAP Senior PlusH2322-008 · PPO | $165 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BCN Advantage PrestigeH5883-003 · HMO-POS | $194 | $4,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medicare Plus Blue AssureH9572-003 · PPO | $199.60 | $4,000 | none | 4.5 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 Kalamazoo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PriorityMedicare VitalH4875-022 | 1,285 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH2117-001 | 98 | Not offered |
| PriorityMedicare VintageH2320-031 | 49 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback OpenH2117-003 | 34 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-607 | 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 MI-5H2736-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Premier CareH6832-004 | Institutional | $0 |
| HumanaChoice: Diabetes and HeartH5216-375 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care Support MI-3H0294-048 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete MI-Y1H2247-006 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Molina Dual MI Coordinated HealthH5926-009 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Meridian Dual AlignH7435-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare HIDEH9314-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HAP Medicare Diabetes and HeartH2354-030 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $6.30 |
| Senior CareH6832-001 | Institutional | $6.30 |
| Longevity Health PlanH7557-001 | Institutional | $6.30 |
| PriorityMedicare Dual PremierH8379-003 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
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 Kalamazoo use Medicare Advantage?
36,443 of the county's 55,417 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 65.8%; in Michigan as a whole the share is 63.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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