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Medicare Advantage plans in Mesa County, CO: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Mesa County in Colorado has 10 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 16 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage10-6 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans11-1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage8-4 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $5,900
Plans rated 4 stars or more7+1 from 2026

10 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, 19,239 of the 41,970 people eligible for Medicare in Mesa County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 45.8%. A year earlier it was 19,380 of 40,962 (47.3%).

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 (10)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)Aetna MedicareHMO$0$5,9004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO-POS$0$9,8503.5 of 5
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)HealthSpringHMO$0$7,150Not Enough Data Available
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)HealthSpringPPO$0$9,5003 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$7,8504 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,2504 of 5
Select Health Medicare Essential (HMO)Select HealthHMO$0$4,9004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$18.40$7,1504 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-223 (PPO)HumanaPPO$20.00$4,9004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$5,5004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,2004 of 5
Select Health Medicare Veterans (HMO)Select HealthHMONot listed$6,7504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (11)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-067 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-267 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$2.10$9,8504 of 5
Anthem Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.40$9,8503.5 of 5
HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)HealthSpringHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.40$9,850Not Enough Data Available
HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)HealthSpringHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.40$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)Longevity Health PlanHMO I-SNP · Institutional$18.40$9,850Not Enough Data Available
UHC Dual Complete CO-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.40$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete CO-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.40$9,8503.5 of 5

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Colorado drug plans.

Sources

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
  3. 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.