Medicare Advantage plans in Dawson, NE, 2027
Dawson, Nebraska has 2 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (8 in 2026) and 5 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 2 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 7 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 550 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Dawson for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 8 | 2 | ▼down 6 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 5 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 5 | 2 | ▼down 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 2 | 1 | ▼down 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,850 | $7,975 | ▲up $3,125 |
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 Dawson join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare SimpleH1215-005 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare GivebackH1215-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,850 | $20 | 3 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 Dawson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA ConnectH8181-002 | 195 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA AccessH8181-001 | 193 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Assist OpenH1395-003 | 63 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA SecureH8181-003 | 36 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA CoreH3170-003 | 28 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync OpenH1395-001 | 22 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback OpenH1395-004 | 13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Nebraska Total Care Dual Liberty SyncH1215-001 | 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 |
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 Dawson use Medicare Advantage?
971 of the county's 4,676 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 20.8%; in Nebraska as a whole the share is 34.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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- Is your plan ending?Every plan not offered in 2027