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Medicare Advantage plans in Kalawao County, HI: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Kalawao County in Hawaii has 2 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 2 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage2no change
Advantage plans without drug coverage0no change
Special Needs Plans4-1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage0no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,2002026: $6,400
Plans rated 4 stars or more0no change

1 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.

How many people here are in Medicare Advantage

CMS reports 14 people eligible for Medicare in Kalawao County in October 2026, with 10 or fewer enrolled in Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plans.

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 (2)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
HMSA Akamai Advantage Standard (PPO)HMSA Akamai AdvantagePPO$50.00$8,2003 of 5
HMSA Akamai Advantage Standard Plus (PPO)HMSA Akamai AdvantagePPO$240.00$6,2003 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
HMSA Akamai Advantage Dual Care (PPO D-SNP)HMSA Akamai Advantage Dual CarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.10$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Dual Complete HI-Y1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$20.40$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
AlohaCare Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP)AlohaCareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$33.60$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete HI-YL (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$33.60$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured

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