Medicare Advantage plans in Vernon, MO, 2027
Vernon, Missouri has 24 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (25 in 2026) and 24 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 19 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 8 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 202 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Vernon for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 25 | 24 | ▼down 1 |
| Special needs plans | 24 | 24 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 19 | 19 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 12 | 10 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,900 | $5,700 | ▲up $800 |
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 Vernon 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) |
| 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 Giveback Extras 025 MOH2041-025 · HMO | $0 | $5,000 | $80 | not rated (too new) |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH2663-025 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | $140 | 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01H2802-050 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | $170 | 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 006 MOH2041-006 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | $164.70 | not rated (too new) |
| 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 ChoiceH8145-126 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0005H2802-031 · HMO-POS | $25 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH2663-118 · HMO-POS | $54 | $6,750 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-006 · PFFS | $60 | $7,800 | none | 3.5 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 Vernon 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 | 129 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Gold PlusH4623-001 | 59 | Leaves the county |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002R3444-012 | 14 | Not offered |
| Provider Partners Missouri Advantage PlanH9191-001 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Provider Partners Missouri Community PlanH9191-004 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Provider Partners Missouri Essential PlanH9191-005 | 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 |
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 Complete Care MO-1H2001-055 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Giveback Extras 018 MOH2041-018 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Senior CareH4172-003 | Institutional | $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 |
| Aetna Medicare LongevityH2663-113 | Institutional | $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 Vernon use Medicare Advantage?
2,388 of the county's 4,683 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 51.0%; in Missouri as a whole the share is 54.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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