Medicare Advantage plans in Potter, PA, 2027
Potter, Pennsylvania has 51 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (58 in 2026) and 17 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 25 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 11 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 455 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Potter for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 58 | 51 | ▼down 7 |
| Special needs plans | 17 | 17 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 28 | 25 | ▼down 3 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 24 | 18 | ▼down 6 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,600 | $7,000 | ▲up $400 |
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 Potter 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 ValorH3916-067 · 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 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-221 · PPO | $0 | $6,700 | $145 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO SignatureH3957-047 · HMO | $0 | $6,950 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Premier RxH3907-059 · HMO | $0 | $7,000 | $0.50 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO SignatureH3916-058 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 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 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback with RxH5525-059 · PPO | $0 | $7,350 | $84 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra SignatureH3959-037 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,500 | none | 4 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life Essential RxH5533-017 · PPO | $0 | $8,000 | $100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus GivebackH5525-085 · PPO | $0 | $8,250 | $110 | 3.5 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 31 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare SimpleH2915-003 · HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 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 |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-052 · PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3.5 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 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS BasicH3957-043 · HMO-POS | $37 | $5,900 | $19 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5525-086 · PPO | $38 | $6,050 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5525-005 · PPO | $39 | $8,300 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx ChoiceH3907-057 · HMO | $40 | $6,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRxH3957-044 · HMO-POS | $48 | $5,500 | $16 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue HMO DistinctH3957-050 · HMO | $54 | $6,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0003H5253-147 · HMO-POS | $54 | $6,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete RxH3954-158 · HMO | $58 | $5,700 | none | 4.5 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 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx EnhancedH5533-008 · PPO | $60 | $7,550 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-008 · Regional PPO | $75 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO ValueRxH3916-033 · PPO | $83 | $5,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO RxH3907-058 · HMO | $90 | $4,500 | 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 |
| Freedom Blue PPO SelectH3916-024 · PPO | $114 | $5,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS StandardH3957-045 · HMO-POS | $118 | $5,000 | $20 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS DeluxeH3957-046 · HMO-POS | $119 | $4,500 | $41 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage RxH3924-059 · PPO | $123 | $4,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage RxH3954-157 · HMO | $135 | $3,450 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO ClassicH3916-002 · PPO | $238 | $4,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx EnhancedH3907-006 · HMO | $295 | $7,550 | 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 Potter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC for Life PPO Premier RxH5533-011 | 175 | Not offered |
| Complete Blue PPO DistinctH3916-059 | 70 | Not offered |
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx ChoiceH5533-015 | 69 | Leaves the county |
| Complete Blue PPO MeritH3916-057 | 46 | Leaves the county |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0011H2406-072 | 40 | Leaves the county |
| UPMC for Life HMO Deductible RxH3907-037 | 34 | Leaves the county |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DEH5216-227 | 21 | Leaves the county |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH2915-013 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Aetna Community HealthChoicesH3959-069 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-122 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| Humana Gold ChoiceH8145-163 | 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 Potter use Medicare Advantage?
2,684 of the county's 4,969 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 54.0%; in Pennsylvania as a whole the share is 54.5%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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