Medicare Advantage plans in Athens, OH, 2027
Athens, Ohio has 23 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (33 in 2026) and 18 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 13 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 19 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 2,131 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Athens for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 33 | 23 | ▼down 10 |
| Special needs plans | 24 | 18 | ▼down 6 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 19 | 13 | ▼down 6 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 12 | 8 | ▼down 4 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $7,150 | ▲up $450 |
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 Athens join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoiceR0110-015 · Regional PPO | $0 | $5,700 | $46 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature CareH0628-017 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Anthem VeteranH4036-022 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | $184 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC OH-7H5253-125 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Anthem VeteranR5941-013 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,100 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC OH-13H5253-134 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Anthem Extra HelpH3655-041 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,350 | none | 4 of 5 |
| The Health Plan SecureCare Integrity Plan 3H3672-014 · HMO | $0 | $7,500 | $30 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-218 · PPO | $0 | $7,900 | $110 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-441 · PPO | $0 | $7,900 | $185 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC OH-17H5253-135 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,500 | $58 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA2H5253-244 · HMO-POS | $0 | $8,900 | $200 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx OH-MA01H8768-021 · PPO | $0 | $8,900 | $200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageH4036-026 · PPO | $24 | $8,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| The Health Plan SecureCare: Option IIH3672-013 · HMO | $33 | $7,500 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-19H5253-260 · HMO-POS | $35 | $3,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-023 · PPO | $44 | $6,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| The Health Plan SecureChoice OptimumH8604-014 · PPO | $45 | $7,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC OH-23H8768-064 · PPO | $50 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full AccessH5525-042 · PPO | $53 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5525-030 · PPO | $86 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare AdvantageR5941-014 · Regional PPO | $106 | $6,750 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-016 · Regional PPO | $121 | $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 Athens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback with RxH5216-307 | 522 | Leaves the county |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback with RxH7617-060 | 470 | Leaves the county |
| UHC Dual Complete OH-S3H1285-002 | 303 | Not offered |
| UHC Dual Complete OH-D002H5322-028 | 196 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Dual CareH0628-013 | 185 | Not offered |
| Humana Dual SelectH5525-046 | 149 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-089 | 81 | Leaves the county |
| UHC Dual Complete OH-D1H2001-058 | 49 | Not offered |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH7617-073 | 47 | Leaves the county |
| Aetna Medicare Partial DualH0628-041 | 46 | Not offered |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-032 | 26 | Not offered |
| UHC Dual Complete OH-V002H5322-034 | 25 | Not offered |
| Wellcare SimpleH0908-003 | 18 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle GivebackH5521-487 | 14 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH0908-001 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare AssistH0908-004 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual ReserveH0908-006 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| The Health Plan SecureCare SNPH3672-019 | fewer than 11 | Leaves the county |
| Humana Together in Health SelectH5216-453 | 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.
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 Athens use Medicare Advantage?
6,038 of the county's 11,467 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 52.7%; in Ohio as a whole the share is 56.7%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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