Medicare Advantage plans in Forrest, MS, 2027
Forrest, Mississippi has 26 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (27 in 2026) and 23 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 20 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 8 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 190 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Forrest for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 27 | 26 | ▼down 1 |
| Special needs plans | 23 | 23 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 19 | 20 | ▲up 1 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 11 | 4 | ▼down 7 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,900 | $6,175 | ▲up $275 |
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 Forrest join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Mississippi PreferredH1823-001 · PPO | $0 | $4,200 | none | not rated |
| Healthy Mississippi Premier AdvantageH8879-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,200 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-200 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $161 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-086 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $161 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH1036-327 · HMO | $0 | $5,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4407-030 · HMO | $0 | $5,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring CourageH4407-011 · HMO | $0 | $5,900 | $61 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MS-1H5253-141 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct OTC from UHC MS-8H5253-222 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct Plus from UHC MS-9H5253-223 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-300 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-085 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-135 · PPO | $0 | $6,500 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare AssistH1416-068 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH6622-047 · HMO | $0 | $6,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH0074-001 · PPO | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MS-7H5253-221 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH1416-086 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,200 | none | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $9,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare GivebackH1416-065 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,250 | $66.50 | 3 of 5 |
Show the other 6 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Value PlusH5216-160 · PPO | $6.30 | $8,600 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value PlusH7617-087 · PPO | $6.30 | $8,600 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred PlusH4407-027 · HMO | $22 | $6,350 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-136 · PPO | $43 | $6,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Low PremiumH1416-026 · HMO-POS | $44 | $6,800 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Full AccessR0110-003 · Regional PPO | $212 | $3,800 | none | 3.5 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 Forrest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MS-MA01H8768-031 | 54 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC MS-4H8768-040 | 44 | Leaves the county |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-V001H5008-016 | 26 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH1416-060 | 22 | Not offered |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S4H5008-017 | 17 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0003H8768-034 | 14 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0002H8768-030 | 13 | Leaves the county |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S002H5008-011 | fewer than 11 | 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.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring AchieveH4407-034 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care MS-6H5253-183 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual ReserveH1416-081 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual QMB OnlyH1036-222 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH1036-328 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH1036-329 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual LibertyH1416-044 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual AccessH1416-087 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S3H1889-044 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-Q1H1889-045 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual QMB OnlyH5216-292 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH5216-298 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-367 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH6622-048 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual QMB OnlyH7617-082 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual SelectH7617-083 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH7617-084 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage MS-V2H1889-043 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
| Healthy Mississippi Dual AdvantageH1823-002 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
| Healthy Mississippi InstitutionalH1823-003 | Institutional | $6.30 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual Access OpenH0074-004 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
| HealthSpring TotalCareH4407-004 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare PlusH4407-029 | 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 Forrest use Medicare Advantage?
7,933 of the county's 15,336 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 51.7%; in Mississippi as a whole the share is 45.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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