Medicare Advantage plans in Washoe, NV, 2027
Washoe, Nevada has 18 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (25 in 2026) and 24 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 14 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 11 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 21,767 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Washoe for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 25 | 18 | ▼down 7 |
| Special needs plans | 22 | 24 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 21 | 14 | ▼down 7 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 9 | 6 | ▼down 3 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $4,200 | $4,450 | ▲up $250 |
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 Washoe join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion AllyH6474-007 · HMO | $0 | $999 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| KP Medicare LibertyH2960-009 · HMO | $0 | $2,350 | $65 | 5 of 5 |
| Prominence PlusH5945-002 · HMO | $0 | $2,600 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| KP Medicare Value H2960 028H2960-028 · HMO | $0 | $3,300 | none | 5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0006H0609-040 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total CompleteH6622-075 · HMO | $0 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EliteH5521-303 · PPO | $0 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-558 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH5216-039 · PPO | $0 | $6,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-216 · PPO | $0 | $6,500 | $140 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Prominence VeteranH5945-032 · HMO | $0 | $6,500 | $202.90 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-353 · PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Prominence GivebackH5945-027 · HMO | $0 | $6,900 | $135 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH5216-194 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $70 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Prominence Extra HelpH5945-014 · HMO | $7.30 | $2,600 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH3931-160 · HMO | $7.30 | $4,450 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0003H0609-033 · HMO-POS | $35 | $3,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Prominence MeridianH5945-036 · HMO-POS | $159 | $3,000 | 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 Washoe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Renown Preferred Plan by Senior Care PlusH2960-023 | 12,018 | Not offered |
| Senior Care Plus Essential planH2960-012 | 5,661 | Not offered |
| Alignment Health Platinum + InstacartH9686-007 | 1,657 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH3931-152 | 627 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NV-0009H2001-132 | 555 | Not offered |
| Senior Care Plus Select PlanH2960-018 | 516 | Not offered |
| Wellcare SimpleH0351-070 | 299 | Not offered |
| Alignment Health smartHMOH9686-008 | 243 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH4711-005 | 191 | Not offered |
| Molina Medicare Complete CareH2478-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Champion SelectH6474-003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Champion AdvantageH6474-001 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Champion CareH6474-008 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Prominence Diabetes and HeartH5945-016 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare SilverSummit Healthplan Dual LibertyH0351-066 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare SilverSummit Healthplan Dual AccessH0351-068 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NV-Q1H1360-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NV-S5H1360-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NV-Q2H1889-012 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NV-S3H1889-035 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NV-S6H2001-141 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NV-Q3H2001-143 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Full Dual AdvantageH4346-025 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2H4346-031 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Partial DualH4711-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full DualH4711-014 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-302 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Prominence DualH5945-018 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH6622-079 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Alignment Health Duals+ 005H9686-005 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 006H9686-006 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Champion ChoiceH6474-009 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $6.60 |
| KP Medicare DualsH2960-024 | Dual-Eligible | $7.30 |
| Champion ConnectH6474-002 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
| Champion PlusH6474-010 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 |
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 Washoe use Medicare Advantage?
50,443 of the county's 106,112 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 47.5%; in Nevada as a whole the share is 52.0%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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