Medicare Advantage plans in New Castle County, DE: what changed for 2027
For 2027, New Castle County in Delaware has 19 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 18 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
3 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 3 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, 40,011 of the 118,712 people eligible for Medicare in New Castle County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 33.7%. A year earlier it was 39,050 of 115,396 (33.8%).
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 (19)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC DE-3 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,400 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC DE-6 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 DE (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $7,250 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 DE (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 005 DE (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $8,450 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $7,900 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-390 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $7.90 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $14.00 | $7,500 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC DE-0001 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $23.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-387 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $43.00 | $8,950 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $59.00 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC DE-0002 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $68.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $106.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | PPO | $138.00 | $6,500 | 3 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (4)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx DE-MA01 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle Plus (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | Not listed | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | PPO | Not listed | $6,000 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (14)
| 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 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care Choice (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,250 | Not Enough Data Available |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 004 DE (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $8,450 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 003 DE (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| UHC Complete Care DE-4 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,400 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care Support DE-5A (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Delaware First Health Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $3,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.90 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Highmark Health Options Duals (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.90 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Highmark Health Options Duals Select (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.90 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Delaware First Health Dual Align (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.90 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F002 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $12.50 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $40.00 | $7,500 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Delaware 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.