Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County, AZ: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Pima County in Arizona has 45 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 44 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage45+1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage7+1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans36+4 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage39+1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$4,4002026: $4,450
Plans rated 4 stars or more25+9 from 2026
Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Verda Healthcare, Inc.
10 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 12 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, 152,932 of the 261,034 people eligible for Medicare in Pima County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 58.6%. A year earlier it was 149,736 of 256,013 (58.5%).
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 (45)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,800 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-4 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,500 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0007 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $3,000 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $6,750 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health ONE + Walgreens 002 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $2,499 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health ONE 008 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $1,899 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Smart 005 (HMO) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Best Life Classic (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | HMO | $0 | $3,550 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Best Life Select (HMO) | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 003 AZ (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 021 AZ (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $2,950 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 094 AZ (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $3,050 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 013 AZ (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $8,900 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 095 AZ (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $8,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 107 AZ (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $5,650 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $3,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $6,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $0 | $5,500 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $6,100 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-021 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $4,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,550 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,550 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,220 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-371 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $6,100 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-265 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,220 | 4 of 5 |
| SCAN Classic (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $2,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN MyChoice (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $2,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN Walmart Medicare Advantage (HMO) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $2,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Verda Noble Care (HMO) | Verda Health Plan of Arizona | HMO | $0 | $2,099 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO) | Wellcare | HMO | $0 | $2,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 1 (HMO-POS) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS | $0 | $8,300 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Premium Savings (HMO-POS) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,400 | 3.5 of 5 |
| eternalHealth Catalina (HMO) | eternalHealth | HMO | $0 | $3,100 | 2.5 of 5 |
| eternalHealth Horizon (HMO) | eternalHealth | HMO | $0 | $4,000 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $16.80 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-224 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $16.80 | $4,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0011 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $53.00 | $6,700 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $60.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R7220-002 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $110.00 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-034 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $127.00 | $7,900 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (7)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA01 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA3 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $5,500 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 005 AZ (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | Not listed | $7,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $5,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R7220-001 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $6,000 | 3 of 5 |
| eternalHealth Valor Give Back (HMO-POS) | eternalHealth | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,500 | 2.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (36)
| 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 | $3,000 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes 003 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,499 | 4 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 007 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,900 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP 023 AZ (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,350 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 096 AZ (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,550 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 102 AZ (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,650 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 025 AZ (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 097 AZ (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,900 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,200 | 2.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,600 | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN Balance (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN Embrace (HMO-POS I-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $1,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| SCAN Embrace Together (HMO-POS I-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care AZ-3P (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,800 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Verda Noble Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Verda Health Plan of Arizona | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,799 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Wellcare Arizona Complete Health Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Specialty Simple (HMO C-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Chronic Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $8,300 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellpoint I CareMore Home Care (HMO I-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $1,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint I CareMore Home Care 2 (HMO I-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $1,500 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellpoint I CareMore Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Lung Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellpoint Lung Care 2 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Wellpoint | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $8,300 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan AZ-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $9.40 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| SCAN DaVita Dialysis Care Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $12.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $16.10 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Plus 006 (HMO C-SNP) | Alignment Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $16.80 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Banner Medicare Advantage Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Banner Medicare Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $16.80 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Banner Medicare Advantage Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Banner Medicare Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $16.80 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $16.80 | $9,250 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Mercy Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Mercy Care Advantage | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $16.80 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| SCAN Walmart Medicare Complete (HMO C-SNP) | SCAN Health Plan | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $16.80 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete AZ-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $16.80 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Arizona 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.