Medicare Advantage plans in Queens, NY, 2027
Queens, New York has 30 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (37 in 2026) and 38 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 16 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 16 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 9,795 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Queens for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 37 | 30 | ▼down 7 |
| Special needs plans | 40 | 38 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 20 | 16 | ▼down 4 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 8 | 6 | ▼down 2 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $9,250 | $9,850 | ▲up $600 |
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 Queens join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Veteran 2H6988-008 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,800 | $125 | 5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3H3379-060 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $125 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH3533-033 · HMO | $0 | $9,050 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 007 NYH5334-007 · PPO | $0 | $9,350 | none | not rated |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012H3418-001 · PPO | $0 | $9,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 031 NYH5334-031 · PPO | $0 | $9,650 | $70 | not rated |
| MetroPlus Platinum PlanH0423-004 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple OpenH2775-106 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Giveback OpenH2775-111 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $37 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Assist OpenH2775-113 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature CareH3312-074 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3 of 5 |
| EmblemHealth VIP ValueH3330-049 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Healthfirst 65 Plus PlanH3359-001 · HMO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 008 NYH5334-008 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $118 | not rated |
| Aetna Medicare EliteH5521-120 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle GivebackH5521-320 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $80 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Healthfirst Increased Benefits PlanH3359-019 · HMO | $17.10 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| VNS Health EasyCareH5549-012 · HMO | $25 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 2H6988-009 · HMO-POS | $34 | $9,250 | none | 5 of 5 |
| EmblemHealth VIP SaverH3330-051 · HMO | $40.40 | $9,850 | none | 4 of 5 |
Show the other 10 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VillageCareMAX Medicare Select Advantage PlanH2168-004 · HMO | $40.50 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH8432-040 · HMO-POS | $44 | $9,250 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold PlusH3533-035 · HMO | $45 | $9,250 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite ExtraH5521-698 · PPO | $47 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Healthfirst SignatureH5989-011 · HMO | $60 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-661 · PPO | $79 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH3312-081 · HMO | $84 | $9,850 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005H3379-001 · HMO-POS | $91 | $9,250 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Healthfirst SignatureH9678-002 · PPO | $155 | $9,850 | none | 3 of 5 |
| EmblemHealth VIP Gold PlusH3330-038 · HMO | $216 | $9,850 | none | 4 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 Queens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoiceH5970-028 | 2,579 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare SimpleH4868-019 | 2,121 | Leaves the county |
| Elderplan FlexH3347-016 | 1,554 | Not offered |
| Wellcare AssistH4868-016 | 481 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Direct Choice GivebackH5970-031 | 480 | Not offered |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-150 | 472 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access OpenH2775-112 | 392 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Gold Plus GivebackH3533-027 | 392 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual CareH3312-090 | 384 | Not offered |
| Elderplan Extra HelpH3347-009 | 323 | Not offered |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5970-016 | 251 | Leaves the county |
| EmblemHealth VIP DualH5991-012 | 145 | Not offered |
| EmblemHealth VIP Dual EnhancedH5991-013 | 117 | Not offered |
| EmblemHealth VIP Dual ReserveH5991-010 | 58 | Not offered |
| Anthem VeteranH8432-036 | 35 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Fidelis Patriot SimpleH5599-010 | 11 | Leaves the county |
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 C-SNP Choice Giveback Extras 025 NYH5334-025 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NY-F002H2292-002 | Institutional | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic CareH3312-091 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care TotalH3312-111 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Elderplan SelectH3347-018 | Institutional | $0 |
| Healthfirst Connection PlanH3359-038 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-Q001H3387-015 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH3533-036 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Plus 013 NYH5334-013 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Enhanced 019 NYH5334-019 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty SyncH5599-015 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual AccessH5599-017 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Senior Whole Health Medicare Complete CareH5992-010 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare LongevityH5521-461 | Institutional | $10.70 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S001H2001-063 | Dual-Eligible | $19.40 |
| Senior Whole Health of New York NHCH5992-007 | Dual-Eligible | $21.40 |
| ElderServe StarH6776-001 | Institutional | $22 |
| VNS Health EasyCare PlusH5549-011 | Dual-Eligible | $23.60 |
| Hamaspik Medicare ChoiceH0034-002 | Dual-Eligible | $26.70 |
| Longevity Health PlanH8457-001 | Institutional | $29.70 |
Show the other 18 special needs plans
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 Queens use Medicare Advantage?
260,226 of the county's 426,105 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 61.1%; in New York as a whole the share is 53.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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