Medicare Advantage plans in Lincoln, MS, 2027
Lincoln, Mississippi has 23 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (20 in 2026) and 17 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 17 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 1 plan that served the county in 2026 ends or leaves it, with fewer than 11 members living here (CMS hides smaller counts).
What changes in Lincoln for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 20 | 23 | ▲up 3 |
| Special needs plans | 15 | 17 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 14 | 17 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 6 | 4 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,600 | $7,100 | ▲up $500 |
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 Lincoln 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 |
| 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 |
| Wellcare AssistH1416-068 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH0074-001 · PPO | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH3239-014 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MS-7H5253-221 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MS-MA01H8768-031 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $180 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC MS-4H8768-040 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $47 | 3.5 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 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle PlusH5521-324 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature PlusH5521-218 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0003H8768-034 · PPO | $10 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH5521-470 · PPO | $23.80 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0002H8768-030 · PPO | $57 | $6,500 | none | 3.5 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 Lincoln 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 Patriot GivebackH1416-060 | 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 MS-6H5253-183 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual ReserveH1416-081 | 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 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH3239-028 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-Q2H5008-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S4H5008-017 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-367 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra CareH5521-464 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual CareH5521-465 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH7617-084 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage MS-V1H5008-016 | 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 |
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 Lincoln use Medicare Advantage?
3,045 of the county's 8,151 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 37.4%; in Mississippi as a whole the share is 45.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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