Medicare Advantage plans in Barron, WI, 2027
Barron, Wisconsin has 15 Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone for 2027 (16 in 2026) and 7 special needs plans, according to the CMS landscape files; 4 of the open plans have a $0 premium. 3 plans that served the county in 2026 end or leave it, with 910 members living here in September 2026.
What changes in Barron for 2027?
| In the county | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans open to everyone | 16 | 15 | ▼down 1 |
| Special needs plans | 7 | 7 | no change |
| Plans with a $0 premium | 6 | 4 | ▼down 2 |
| Plans that lower the Part B premium | 1 | 1 | no change |
| Median out-of-pocket limit | $5,000 | $6,600 | ▲up $1,600 |
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 Barron join?
| Plan | Premium | Out-of-pocket limit | Part B reduction | 2026 stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Health PrimeH1181-001 · MSA | $0 | not filed | none | not rated |
| CompassH5211-003 · HMO | $0 | $5,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Cooperative Medicare AdvantageH7598-004 · HMO | $0 | $6,700 | none | not rated (too little data) |
| Humana USAA Honor GivebackR5361-001 · Regional PPO | $0 | $6,750 | $30 | 3 of 5 |
| Esteem RxH5211-012 · HMO | $20 | $7,150 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Prime Solution StandardH2450-050 · Cost | $30 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medica Prime Solution ThriftH2450-030 · Cost | $53 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Esteem Rx SilverH5211-014 · HMO-POS | $65 | $6,500 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoiceR5361-002 · Regional PPO | $87 | $7,700 | none | 3 of 5 |
| Medica Prime Solution Thrift w/RxH2450-007 · Cost | $91 | $7,150 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Medica Prime Solution CoreH2450-051 · Cost | $119 | $5,900 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Esteem Rx GoldH5211-015 · HMO-POS | $125 | $5,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Prime Solution FocusH2450-038 · Cost | $169 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 of 5 |
| Legacy RxH5211-004 · HMO-POS | $300 | $3,000 | none | 4.5 of 5 |
| Medica Prime Solution Focus w/RxH2450-039 · Cost | $336.80 | $4,450 | none | 3.5 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 Barron 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Essence RxH5211-002 | 850 | Not offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WI-MA01H0294-014 | 30 | Leaves the county |
| Ally RxH5211-010 | 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 Dual Advantage WI-V1H3794-004 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete WI-Q1H3794-002 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Complete WI-S1H3794-011 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Cooperative AdvantageH7598-003 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Full Dual AdvantageH9525-027 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| Anthem Dual Advantage PlusH9525-028 | Dual-Eligible | $0 |
| UHC Dual Advantage WI-V2H0294-027 | Dual-Eligible | $6.30 |
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 Barron use Medicare Advantage?
7,214 of the county's 13,933 people with Medicare were in a Medicare Advantage plan in September 2026, 51.8%; in Wisconsin as a whole the share is 57.3%.
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage state and county penetration, September 2026.
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