Medicare Advantage plans in District of Columbia, DC: what changed for 2027
For 2027, District of Columbia in District of Columbia has 8 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 11 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Health Care Service 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.
7 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, 34,089 of the 99,019 people eligible for Medicare in District of Columbia were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 34.4%. A year earlier it was 33,945 of 97,884 (34.7%).
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 (8)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HumanaChoice H5216-383 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Value DC (HMO-POS) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Standard DC (HMO-POS) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO-POS | $38.00 | $7,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Plus (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $48.00 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Signature (PPO) | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | PPO | $58.00 | $7,151 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $68.00 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC DC-0002 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $72.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage High DC (HMO-POS) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO-POS | $115.00 | $5,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO) | CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | PPO | Not listed | $5,900 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Liberty (HMO) | Kaiser Permanente | HMO | Not listed | $5,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (4)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Dual Choice DC-Q001 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Choice DC-Y2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Choice DC-YL1 (HMO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F004 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see District of Columbia 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.