Medicare Advantage plans in Washington, NE, 2027
Washington, Nebraska has 19 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (24 in 2026) and 15 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 14 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 13 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 377 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Washington for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 24 | 19 | ▼down 5 |
| Special needs plans | 16 | 15 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 16 | 14 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 8 | 8 | no change |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,000 | $7,100 | ▲up $2,100 |
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 Washington join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3H2802-001 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA01H1278-018 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $160 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5H2802-074 · HMO-POS | $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 |
| 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 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-014 · PPO | $51 | $7,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NE-0002H1278-020 · PPO | $61 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 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 |
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 Washington 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 CoreH3170-003 | 176 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA AccessH8181-001 | 132 | Not offered |
| Medica Advantage ValueH8889-010 | 32 | Not offered |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA SecureH8181-003 | 25 | Not offered |
| Medica Advantage PreferredH8889-011 | 12 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync OpenH1395-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH1395-002 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Assist OpenH1395-003 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback OpenH1395-004 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Great Plains Medicare AdvantageH7511-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage GoldH7511-002 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Medica Advantage SolutionH8889-009 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| 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 |
| 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-S003H2802-053 | 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 Washington use Medicare Advantage?
2,001 of the county's 5,052 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 39.6%; in Nebraska as a whole the share is 34.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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