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Medicare Advantage plans in Fairfield, CT: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Fairfield in Connecticut has 8 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 16 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage8-8 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans14-2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage2-7 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,750
Plans rated 4 stars or more0no change

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

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.

10 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 1 plan IDs are new. Some of these are the same plan renamed or merged, so check the Annual Notice of Change from your plan.

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 (8)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)WellcarePPO$0$9,8503 of 5
UHC Medicare Advantage CT-0003 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$39.00$7,1503.5 of 5
UHC Medicare Advantage CT-0002 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$59.00$6,7003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$79.00$7,150Plan Too New To Be Measured
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO$90.00$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Medicare Advantage CT-0001 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$109.00$6,3003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$125.00$7,1503 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$7,1504 of 5
Anthem Veteran (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO-POSNot listed$5,9003.5 of 5
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CT-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1503.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (14)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO-POS D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO-POS D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Select (HMO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$4.60$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare QMB Only (HMO-POS D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$5.20$9,8503 of 5
Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra (HMO-POS D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.10$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F003 (PPO I-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO I-SNP · Institutional$18.10$9,8505 of 5
Anthem Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$21.10$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete CT-Q001 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$28.80$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete CT-S001 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$33.80$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete CT-S2 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$33.80$9,8504.5 of 5

Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Connecticut 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)

Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.