Medicare Advantage plans in Essex, VT, 2027
Essex, Vermont has 2 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (3 in 2026) and 0 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 2 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 1 plan that served the county in 2026 ends or leaves it, with 19 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Essex for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 3 | 2 | ▼down 1 |
| Special needs plans | 0 | 0 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 3 | 2 | ▼down 1 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 3 | 2 | ▼down 1 |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $6,500 | $7,150 | ▲up $650 |
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 Essex join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoice GivebackH5216-138 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $40 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice GivebackH7617-046 · PPO | $0 | $7,150 | $40 | 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 Essex 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 GivebackH5216-059 | 19 | Leaves the county |
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).
How many people in Essex use Medicare Advantage?
555 of the county's 2,119 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 26.2%; in Vermont as a whole the share is 12.1%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
What else should you check?
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- Is your plan ending?Every plan not offered in 2027