Medicare Advantage plans in Hempstead County, AR: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Hempstead County in Arkansas has 16 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 19 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Centene Corporation
If you are in one of their plans, you should have received a notice. You can choose a new plan during Open Enrollment, and special enrollment rules can apply when a plan leaves your area.
5 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 2,419 of the 4,758 people eligible for Medicare in Hempstead County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 50.8%. A year earlier it was 2,334 of 4,750 (49.1%).
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 (16)
| 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 Signature Classic Plus (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 Premier (HMO) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 2.5 of 5 |
| 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 |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-069 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $28.00 | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $49.00 | $6,100 | 3.5 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 (6)
| 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 |
| 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 (18)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.