Medicare Advantage plans in Thurston, NE, 2027
Thurston, Nebraska has 16 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (21 in 2026) and 12 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 11 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 14 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 88 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Thurston for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 21 | 16 | ▼down 5 |
| Special needs plans | 8 | 12 | ▲up 4 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 15 | 11 | ▼down 4 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 7 | 7 | no change |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,900 | $6,575 | ▲up $1,675 |
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 Thurston 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 |
| 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 |
| Devoted Choice 001 NEH9802-001 · PPO | $0 | $4,800 | none | not rated (too new) |
| 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA2H2802-084 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $170 | 4 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 011 NEH9802-011 · PPO | $0 | $7,250 | $75 | not rated (too new) |
| 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 |
| 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 Thurston 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 SignatureH7149-001 | 21 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3H2802-001 | 16 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5H2802-074 | 15 | Leaves the county |
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-011 | 14 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA01H1278-018 | 11 | Leaves the county |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-010 | 11 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NE-0002H1278-020 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH1608-012 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH1608-038 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA CoreH3170-003 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Humana Full AccessH5216-411 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA AccessH8181-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA SecureH8181-003 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Medica Advantage SelectH8889-015 | 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 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH0028-080 | 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 |
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 Thurston use Medicare Advantage?
296 of the county's 1,051 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 28.2%; in Nebraska as a whole the share is 34.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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