Medicare Advantage plans in Hernando County, FL: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Hernando County in Florida has 30 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 40 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage30-10 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage10-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans53-2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage27-9 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$5,3252026: $5,100
Plans rated 4 stars or more23-8 from 2026
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Health First Shared Services, Inc.
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.
15 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 4 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, 44,313 of the 64,602 people eligible for Medicare in Hernando County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 68.6%. A year earlier it was 43,223 of 63,357 (68.2%).
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 (30)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0006 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,800 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0013 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0019 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Select (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Legacy (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Classic (HMO) | Florida Blue HMO | HMO | $0 | $6,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) | Florida Blue HMO | HMO | $0 | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Premier Plus (HMO) | Florida Blue HMO | HMO | $0 | $2,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Value (PPO) | Florida Blue | PPO | $0 | $6,750 | 3 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 008 FL (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 036 FL (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $3,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 037 FL (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CORE 058 FL (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $3,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK 051 FL (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 106 FL (HMO) | Devoted Health | HMO | $0 | $5,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $7,100 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-265 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-025 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,600 | 4 of 5 |
| Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) | Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | HMO | $0 | $1,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Optimum Gold Rewards Plan (HMO) | Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | HMO | $0 | $1,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Optimum Platinum Plan (HMO) | Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | HMO | $0 | $1,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Premier by Ultimate (HMO) | Ultimate Health Plans | HMO | $0 | $1,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,200 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $2,700 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R5826-074 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $35.00 | $7,550 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0031 (Regional PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO | $127.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R5826-005 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $161.00 | $6,700 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (10)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FL-MA01 (Regional PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO | Not listed | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FL-MA2 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | Not listed | $8,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Patriot (PPO) | Florida Blue | PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 3 of 5 |
| BlueMedicare Patriot Plus (PPO) | Florida Blue | PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 3 of 5 |
| Freedom Savings Plan (HMO) | Freedom Health, Inc. | HMO | Not listed | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO) | Humana | HMO | Not listed | $3,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R5826-018 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $7,550 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (53)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Care COPD by Ultimate (HMO C-SNP) | Ultimate Health Plans | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Advantage Care by Ultimate (HMO C-SNP) | Ultimate Health Plans | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,600 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Advantage Plus by Ultimate (Full) (HMO D-SNP) | Ultimate Health Plans | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Advantage Plus by Ultimate (Partial) (HMO D-SNP) | Ultimate Health Plans | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Select (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Select (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Select (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 089 FL (HMO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL 024 FL (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $4,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL FULL 082 FL (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL QMB 052 FL (HMO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Medi-Medi Partial (HMO D-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $500 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom VIP Care (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom VIP Savings (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,400 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom VIP Savings COPD (HMO C-SNP) | Freedom Health, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,400 | 4 of 5 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,400 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,700 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes Plus (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $4,100 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Integrated (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Integrated (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H1036-102 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $1,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H1036-314 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $3,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H5216-394 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Fully Integrated H1036-280 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $3,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus Lung (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $2,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Optimum Diamond (HMO C-SNP) | Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards (HMO C-SNP) | Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Optimum Diamond Rewards COPD (HMO C-SNP) | Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Optimum Emerald Partial (HMO D-SNP) | Optimum HealthCare, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| SECUR Edge (HMO I-SNP) | SECUR Health Plan | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $3,400 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Simply Complete Platinum (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $500 | 4 of 5 |
| Simply Integrated Platinum (HMO D-SNP) | Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $500 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care FL-14 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,400 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Q3 (Regional PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | Regional PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-QV2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Y5 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Sunshine Health Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $3,000 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan FL-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $6.10 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| Gold Dialysis & Kidney Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 | $9,250 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Gold Heart & Diabetes Complete (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Gold Kidney Health Plan | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $7.30 | $9,750 | 2.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $7.30 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| SECUR Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | SECUR Health Plan | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $7.30 | $8,300 | Not Enough Data Available |
| SECUR Enhanced (HMO I-SNP) | SECUR Health Plan | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $7.30 | $2,500 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Dual Complete FL-Y7 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $7.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Florida 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.