Medicare Advantage plans in Benton County, AR: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Benton County in Arkansas has 35 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 30 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage35+5 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage9no change
Special Needs Plans30-1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage31+7 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,9002026: $6,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more16+3 from 2026
Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Singh Holdings LLC
5 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 10 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.
How many people here are in Medicare Advantage
In October 2026, 27,066 of the 53,832 people eligible for Medicare in Benton County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 50.3%. A year earlier it was 26,415 of 52,185 (50.6%).
CMS counts enrollees in all Medicare health plans, including Advantage, cost and PACE plans, by the county where they live.
Before you choose a plan
Compare plans for your ZIP code, drugs and doctors on the official Medicare Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Free, unbiased counselling is available from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.
Advantage plans with drug coverage for 2027 (35)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,100 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Classic (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Classic Plus (HMO) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 2.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 AR (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $5,700 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 AR (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 012 AR (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $7,600 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Essence Advantage (HMO) | Essence Healthcare | HMO | $0 | $4,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) | Essence Healthcare | PPO | $0 | $8,200 | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $6,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $0 | $9,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Healthy Arkansas Preferred (PPO) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | PPO | $0 | $6,200 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Healthy Arkansas Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,600 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,925 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,650 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,925 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-231 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-337 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,650 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $49.00 | $6,100 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-083 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $59.00 | $6,900 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | PFFS | $78.00 | $7,500 | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R1532-002 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $119.00 | $7,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (9)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $6,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Classic Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $7,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $7,900 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Value (PFFS) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | PFFS | Not listed | $7,500 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | Not listed | $4,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) | Humana | PFFS | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (30)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select Health Plans | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE 006 AR (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,000 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 007 AR (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,200 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 AR (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,600 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 010 AR (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 AR (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,900 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 009 AR (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE PLUS 003 AR (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Humana Dual Select H5216-361 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H7617-074 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-123 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Humana | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) | Humana | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) | Humana | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-219 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-075 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Arkansas Superior Select Health Plans | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Complete Care AR-5 (PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care AR-6 (PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage AR-V1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $6,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete AR-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete AR-S2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $4,400 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Healthy Arkansas Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,250 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Arkansas drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, MA State/County Penetration files, October 2026 and October 2025
Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.