Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby, TN, 2027
Shelby, Tennessee has 42 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (44 in 2026) and 32 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 28 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 9 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 1,925 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Shelby for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 44 | 42 | ▼down 2 |
| Special needs plans | 29 | 32 | ▲up 3 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 28 | 28 | no change |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 15 | 12 | ▼down 3 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,100 | $6,400 | ▲up $1,300 |
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 Shelby join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH5216-235 · PPO | $0 | $3,400 | $50 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackH4461-004 · HMO | $0 | $3,750 | $160 | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring CourageH4513-033 · HMO | $0 | $3,900 | $120 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx TC-MA01H5253-113 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | $165 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueAdvantage FreedomH7917-039 · PPO | $0 | $4,450 | $70 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-017 · Regional PPO | $0 | $4,650 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Core 004 TNH7605-004 · HMO | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PreferredH4513-049 · HMO | $0 | $5,100 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice 024 TNH7028-024 · PPO | $0 | $5,650 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2H5828-014 · HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | none | 3 of 5 |
| BlueAdvantage GarnetH7917-033 · PPO | $0 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Zing Elite Select TN-MSH4624-043 · HMO | $0 | $6,400 | none | 2.5 of 5 |
| Zing Select Care TN-MSH4624-044 · HMO | $0 | $6,400 | none | 2.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TN-0003H5253-081 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct Plus from UHC TN-8H5253-249 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,400 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TN-0002H2001-094 · PPO | $0 | $6,700 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Zing Open Choice TNH6876-009 · PPO | $0 | $6,700 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value PlusH3146-012 · HMO | $0 | $6,750 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback Extras 044 TNH7028-044 · PPO | $0 | $6,900 | $70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred SavingsH4513-068 · HMO | $0 | $6,950 | $105 | 4.5 of 5 |
Show the other 22 plans, by premium
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Gold PlusH4461-025 · HMO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC TC-4H5253-121 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $103 | 4 of 5 |
| Devoted Giveback 005 TNH7605-005 · HMO | $0 | $7,700 | $148 | 4 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 025 TNH7028-025 · PPO | $0 | $8,700 | $152.70 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Devoted Choice Giveback 012 TNH9231-012 · PPO | $0 | $9,300 | $154.70 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-279 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | $100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare SignatureH5521-502 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True ChoiceH7849-153 · PPO | $0 | $9,850 | none | 3 of 5 |
| BlueAdvantage ExtraH7917-041 · PPO | $13 | $7,150 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PrimaryH4513-053 · HMO | $13.70 | $5,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value PlusH5216-180 · PPO | $13.70 | $5,400 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value PlusH7617-088 · PPO | $13.70 | $5,400 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Extra HelpH5828-008 · HMO-POS | $13.70 | $9,000 | none | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC TN-0004H5253-082 · HMO-POS | $22 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| BlueAdvantage EmeraldH7917-047 · PPO | $25 | $5,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature ExtraH5521-501 · PPO | $29 | $9,850 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare AdvantageH5828-013 · HMO-POS | $40 | $6,750 | none | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring PremierH4513-036 · HMO-POS | $50 | $6,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceH5216-097 · PPO | $85 | $9,100 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueAdvantage RubyH7917-012 · PPO | $95 | $4,450 | none | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR0110-018 · Regional PPO | $124 | $7,000 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueAdvantage DiamondH7917-009 · PPO | $161 | $4,450 | 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 Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare SimpleH1416-077 | 914 | Not offered |
| Wellcare GivebackH1416-079 | 370 | Not offered |
| Wellcare AssistH1416-042 | 284 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Dual AccessH1416-035 | 181 | Not offered |
| Wellcare AssistH1416-083 | 87 | Not offered |
| Devoted Choice 011 TNH9231-011 | 66 | Not offered |
| Wellcare Patriot GivebackH1416-061 | 23 | Not offered |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH3146-046 | fewer than 11 | Not offered |
| 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.
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Devoted C-SNP Enhanced 016 TNH7605-016 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Enhanced 037 TNH7028-037 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Zing Elite Diabetes & Heart TN-MSH4624-039 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Zing Select Diabetes & Heart TN-MSH4624-040 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Zing Open Choice Diabetes & Heart TNH6876-007 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Zing Select Dialysis TN-MSH4624-042 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Giveback Extras 036 TNH7028-036 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care TC-0005H5253-193 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus: Diabetes and HeartH4461-042 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Y2H0251-009 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-Q1H0251-010 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Abilis Health CommunityH2400-002 | Institutional | $0 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DEH4461-022 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Dual QMB OnlyH4461-038 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH5216-416 | Institutional | $0 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage SupportH5828-001 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage PlusH5828-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2H5828-018 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Plus 031 TNH7028-031 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Humana Together in HealthH7617-117 | Institutional | $0 |
Show the other 12 special needs plans
| Plan | Who can join | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| BlueAdvantage Total Heart and DiabetesH7917-045 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| Devoted C-SNP Choice Plus 020 TNH9231-020 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Complete Care Support TC-6H5253-194 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $4.90 |
| UHC Dual Complete TN-YLH0251-004 | Dual-Eligible | $8.60 |
| Zing Elite Essentials Diabetes & Heart TN-MSH4624-049 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $10 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare PlusH4513-034 | Dual-Eligible | $10 |
| BlueCare PlusH3259-001 | Dual-Eligible | $13.70 |
| BlueCare Plus ChoiceH3259-002 | Dual-Eligible | $13.70 |
| BlueCare Plus SelectH3259-003 | Dual-Eligible | $13.70 |
| American Health Advantage of TennesseeH7779-001 | Institutional | $13.70 |
| BlueAdvantage Total Heart and Diabetes PlusH7917-046 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $13.70 |
| Abilis HealthH2400-001 | Institutional | $16.20 |
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 Shelby use Medicare Advantage?
81,447 of the county's 168,020 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 48.5%; in Tennessee as a whole the share is 53.6%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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