Medicare Advantage plans in Madison, NE, 2027
Madison, Nebraska has 19 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (26 in 2026) and 10 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 14 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 17 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 1,469 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Madison for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 26 | 19 | ▼down 7 |
| Special needs plans | 12 | 10 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 19 | 14 | ▼down 5 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 9 | 6 | ▼down 3 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,000 | $6,650 | ▲up $1,650 |
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 Madison join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH0028-053 · HMO | $0 | $4,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| 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 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-278 · PPO | $0 | $4,700 | $150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic ExtraH1608-012 · PPO | $0 | $5,000 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-340 · PPO | $0 | $5,000 | $63 | 3.5 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 |
| 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 |
| Wellcare GivebackH1215-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,850 | $20 | 3 of 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 Madison 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-080 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Nebraska Total Care Dual Liberty SyncH1215-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual CareH7149-006 | 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 Madison use Medicare Advantage?
3,024 of the county's 7,951 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 38.0%; in Nebraska as a whole the share is 34.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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