Medicare Advantage plans in Buffalo, NE, 2027
Buffalo, Nebraska has 21 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (20 in 2026) and 13 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 15 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 15 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 2,009 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Buffalo for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 20 | 21 | ▲up 1 |
| Special needs plans | 13 | 13 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 13 | 15 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 5 | 6 | ▲up 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,900 | $6,900 | ▲up $2,000 |
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 Buffalo join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH7149-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage SaluteH8889-009 · PPO | $0 | $4,450 | $160 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 001 NEH9802-001 · PPO | $0 | $4,800 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic ExtraH1608-012 · PPO | $0 | $5,000 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA AssureH3170-004 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA ConnectH8181-002 · PPO | $0 | $6,650 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH7149-007 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,750 | $95 | 3.5 of 5 |
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVERH0816-002 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Wellcare SimpleH1215-005 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ClassicH1608-038 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA2H2802-084 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $170 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-754 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 011 NEH9802-011 · PPO | $0 | $7,250 | $75 | not rated (too new) |
| Wellcare GivebackH1215-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,850 | $20 | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 002 NEH9802-002 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $159.80 | not rated (too new) |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA ProtectH8181-004 · PPO | $48 | $5,700 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic ExtraH1608-118 · PPO | $62 | $6,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced ExtraH5521-755 · PPO | $72 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage GOLDH0816-001 · HMO-POS | $82 | $5,500 | none | not rated (too new) |
| Medica Advantage EssentialH8889-025 · PPO | $94 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-026 · PPO | $169 | $7,150 | 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 Buffalo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-011 | 479 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA AccessH8181-001 | 298 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3H2802-001 | 269 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA SecureH8181-003 | 239 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5H2802-074 | 169 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA CoreH3170-003 | 152 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA01H1278-018 | 100 | Leaves the county |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-010 | 100 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NE-0002H1278-020 | 91 | Leaves the county |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-015 | 54 | Not offered |
| Great Plains Medicare AdvantageH7511-001 | 34 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Assist OpenH1395-003 | 24 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync OpenH1395-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback OpenH1395-004 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage GoldH7511-002 | 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 Choice 004 NEH9802-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Enhanced 009 NEH9802-009 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Giveback Extras 010 NEH9802-010 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Nebraska Total Care Dual Liberty SyncH1215-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual CareH7149-006 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Plus 006 NEH9802-006 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted Dual Choice Full 008 NEH9802-008 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Molina Medicare Complete CareH6585-002 | Dual-Eligible | $10.30 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-QV1H2802-082 | Dual-Eligible | $24.60 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S002H2001-054 | Dual-Eligible | $24.60 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S4H2802-094 | Dual-Eligible | $24.60 |
| Great Plains Medicare AdvantageH7511-003 | Institutional | $24.60 |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage GoldH7511-004 | Institutional | $119 |
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 Buffalo use Medicare Advantage?
3,195 of the county's 9,930 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 32.2%; in Nebraska as a whole the share is 34.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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