Medicare Advantage plans in Howell, MO, 2027
Howell, Missouri has 29 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (27 in 2026) and 19 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 23 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 3 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 28 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Howell for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 27 | 29 | ▲up 2 |
| Special needs plans | 19 | 19 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 20 | 23 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 12 | 10 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,900 | $5,500 | ▲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 Howell join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devoted Core 005 MOH2041-005 · HMO | $0 | $2,900 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Humana Gold PlusH4623-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $3,125 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| 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 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Classic ExtraH1608-067 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH2663-069 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | $150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EliteH5521-750 · PPO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback Extras 025 MOH2041-025 · HMO | $0 | $5,000 | $80 | not rated (too new) |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH2663-041 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH2663-057 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-404 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | $61 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH7617-014 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | $58 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackR1532-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $5,500 | $37 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite ClassicH1608-050 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01H2802-050 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | $170 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH7518-001 · PPO | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 006 MOH2041-006 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $164.70 | not rated (too new) |
Show the other 9 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MO-4H2802-030 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MO-10H2802-072 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0009H8768-027 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-016 · HMO-POS | $22 | $7,550 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0005H2802-031 · HMO-POS | $25 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced ClassicH1608-013 · PPO | $70 | $7,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-748 · PPO | $70 | $7,500 | none | 4.5 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 Howell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Complete Care Support AM-1AR3444-008 | 14 | Not offered |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002R3444-012 | 14 | Not offered |
| UHC Complete Care AM-1R3444-009 | 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 014 MOH2041-014 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage MO-V1H0169-015 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care MO-1H2001-055 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Giveback Extras 018 MOH2041-018 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-015 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-044 | 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 ExtraH2663-114 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Full Dual AdvantageH3447-018 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2H3447-053 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare DualH5325-006 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full DualH5325-015 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Home State Health Dual Access OpenH7518-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-Q1H0169-002 | Dual-Eligible | $2.60 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S3H0169-014 | Dual-Eligible | $8.90 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-Q2H2001-040 | Dual-Eligible | $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 Howell use Medicare Advantage?
6,107 of the county's 11,145 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 54.8%; in Missouri as a whole the share is 54.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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