Medicare Advantage plans in Carbon, UT, 2027
Carbon, Utah has 6 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (8 in 2026) and 5 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 5 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 3 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 150 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Carbon for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 8 | 6 | ▼down 2 |
| Special needs plans | 6 | 5 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 6 | 5 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 3 | 2 | ▼down 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,700 | $6,925 | ▲up $225 |
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 Carbon join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC UT-4H4604-011 · HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras UT-7H4604-018 · HMO-POS | $0 | $6,700 | none | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC UT-0008H2001-128 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC UT-9H2001-131 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $48 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx UT-MA01H4604-005 · HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | $65 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC UT-0003H4604-003 · HMO-POS | $49 | $4,900 | 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 Carbon 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 Medicare Full DualH5521-398 | 66 | Leaves the county |
| Aetna Medicare EagleH5521-351 | 54 | Leaves the county |
| Aetna Medicare EnhancedH5521-656 | 30 | 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 UT-6H4604-017 | Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage UT-V1H2001-048 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
| UHC Dual Complete UT-S2H4604-026 | Dual-Eligible | $20.20 |
| UHC Dual Complete UT-Q1H2001-047 | Dual-Eligible | $36.70 |
| American Health Advantage of UtahH4232-001 | Institutional | $45.50 |
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 Carbon use Medicare Advantage?
2,147 of the county's 4,967 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 43.2%; in Utah as a whole the share is 55.2%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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