Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia, PA, 2027
Columbia, Pennsylvania has 49 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (47 in 2026) and 12 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 24 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 2 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, each with fewer than 11 members living here (CMS hides smaller counts).
What changes in Columbia for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 47 | 49 | ▲up 2 |
| Special needs plans | 10 | 12 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 22 | 24 | ▲up 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 13 | 13 | no change |
| 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 Columbia join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-116 · PPO | $0 | $4,150 | $69 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-007 · Regional PPO | $0 | $4,750 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle PlusH3959-041 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | $135 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO ValorH3916-043 · PPO | $0 | $6,000 | $125 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO No RxH3907-002 · HMO | $0 | $6,500 | $140 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold HeritageH3954-162 · HMO | $0 | $6,700 | $70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross EssentialH3962-022 · HMO | $0 | $7,100 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0015H2001-110 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0011H2406-072 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Community Blue Medicare PPO SignatureH3916-037 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $5 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Essential RxH3954-161 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0002H5253-146 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx PA-MA01H5253-152 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $200 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH5521-263 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra SignatureH3959-037 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value ChoiceH5525-051 · PPO | $0 | $8,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO MeritH3916-069 · PPO | $0 | $8,300 | $77 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross ValueH3923-045 · PPO | $0 | $9,000 | $25 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC PA-12H2406-101 · PPO | $0 | $9,200 | $55 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra SignatureH5522-004 · PPO | $0 | $9,250 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
Show the other 29 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Blue Cross SelectH3923-044 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Complete RxH3924-065 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature GivebackH5522-017 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $42 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life PPO SaluteH5533-016 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $50 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO BasicH3916-012 · PPO | $5 | $5,900 | $19 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross BasicH3923-049 · PPO | $28 | $9,800 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Value RxH3954-163 · HMO | $29 | $9,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Balance RxH3924-067 · PPO | $29 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH5522-013 · PPO | $35 | $7,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross EnhancedH3923-046 · PPO | $36 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5525-005 · PPO | $39 | $8,300 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross CompleteH3923-047 · PPO | $49 | $7,100 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete RxH3954-158 · HMO | $56 | $5,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0007H2406-046 · PPO | $57 | $6,300 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra EnhancedH3959-039 · HMO-POS | $58 | $7,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0008H2406-047 · PPO | $60 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross ValueH3962-023 · HMO | $60 | $7,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO DistinctH3916-060 · PPO | $73 | $6,750 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-008 · Regional PPO | $75 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross ClassicH3923-013 · PPO | $77 | $6,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO ValueRxH3916-018 · PPO | $84 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross PremierH3962-001 · HMO | $90 | $5,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra PremierH5522-002 · PPO | $99 | $5,900 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-120 · PPO | $107 | $7,600 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage RxH3924-059 · PPO | $123 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO StandardH3916-015 · PPO | $135 | $5,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage RxH3954-157 · HMO | $151 | $3,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross PrimeH3923-017 · PPO | $184 | $6,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO DeluxeH3916-005 · PPO | $239 | $4,500 | 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 Columbia 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 Community HealthChoicesH3959-072 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-122 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Complete Care PA-17H5253-192 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete PA-S002H3113-009 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare DualH3959-036 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare LongevityH3959-066 | Institutional | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual ExtraH3959-091 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UPMC for Life Complete CareH4279-007 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care Support PA-1AH5253-234 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Geisinger Gold Secure RxH3954-097 | Dual-Eligible | $1 |
| Amerihealth Caritas VIP CareH4227-002 | Dual-Eligible | $9 |
| UHC Dual Complete PA-S001H1889-007 | Dual-Eligible | $11.70 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F002H0710-017 | Institutional | $12.50 |
| UHC Dual Advantage PA-V1H3113-014 | Dual-Eligible | $12.80 |
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 Columbia use Medicare Advantage?
8,504 of the county's 16,537 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 51.4%; in Pennsylvania as a whole the share is 54.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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