Medicare Advantage plans in Bates, MO, 2027
Bates, Missouri has 23 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (24 in 2026) and 23 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 19 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 7 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 75 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Bates for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 24 | 23 | ▼down 1 |
| Special needs plans | 21 | 23 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 19 | 19 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 11 | 10 | ▼down 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,500 | $6,700 | ▲up $1,200 |
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 Bates join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devoted Core 003 MOH2041-003 · HMO | $0 | $3,600 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Devoted Choice 001 MOH4030-001 · PPO | $0 | $3,950 | none | not rated |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback OpenH7518-002 · PPO | $0 | $4,000 | $95 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH7617-023 · PPO | $0 | $4,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH5216-318 · PPO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-278 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-012 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 005 MOH4030-005 · PPO | $0 | $5,450 | $90 | not rated |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH2663-025 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | $140 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackR1532-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $5,500 | $37 | 2.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6H2802-076 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare SimpleH1664-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH7518-001 · PPO | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 004 MOH2041-004 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $164.70 | not rated (too new) |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2H2802-032 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2H2802-077 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $160 | 4 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 002 MOH4030-002 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $118 | not rated |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-4H8768-023 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01H8768-025 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $115 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH2663-118 · HMO-POS | $54 | $6,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-0003H2802-033 · HMO-POS | $55 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-032 · PPO | $76 | $9,250 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR1532-002 · Regional PPO | $119 | $7,700 | none | 2.5 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 Bates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH2663-052 | 75 | Leaves the county |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-024 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| HealthSpring PreferredH9460-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH9460-003 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support AM-1AR3444-008 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care AM-1R3444-009 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002R3444-012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Devoted Dual 008 MOH2041-008 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Enhanced 013 MOH2041-013 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care MO-1H2001-055 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Senior CareH4172-003 | Institutional | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Giveback Extras 026 MOH4030-026 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage MO-V1H0169-015 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Home State Health Dual AccessH1664-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Plus 007 MOH2041-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Full 011 MOH2041-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Plus 016 MOH2041-016 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra CareH2663-109 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-164 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual CareH5325-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual CareH5325-012 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Home State Health Dual Access OpenH7518-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH7617-006 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-Q1H0169-002 | Dual-Eligible | $2.60 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S3H0169-014 | Dual-Eligible | $8.90 |
| NHC AdvantageH4172-001 | Institutional | $12.20 |
| Wellcare Home State Health Dual ReserveH1664-012 | Dual-Eligible | $18.40 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-Q2H2001-040 | Dual-Eligible | $18.40 |
| American Health Advantage of MissouriH4490-001 | Institutional | $18.40 |
| American Health Advantage of Missouri ChoiceH4490-003 | Institutional | $18.40 |
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 Bates use Medicare Advantage?
2,117 of the county's 4,036 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 52.5%; in Missouri as a whole the share is 54.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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