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Medicare Advantage plans in Gooding County, ID: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Gooding County in Idaho has 4 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 6 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage4-2 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage4-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans6-1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage1no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,9252026: $6,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more2-1 from 2026

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.

6 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, 1,714 of the 3,461 people eligible for Medicare in Gooding County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 49.5%. A year earlier it was 1,778 of 3,397 (52.3%).

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 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0009 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0007 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$77.00$6,7004 of 5
PacificSource Medicare River Select Rx (HMO-POS)PacificSource MedicareHMO-POS$84.00$7,1503 of 5
True Blue Rx 37 (HMO)Blue Cross of IdahoHMO$129.00$5,9003 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx ID-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$6,7004 of 5
PacificSource Medicare Idaho Basic (HMO-POS)PacificSource MedicareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1503 of 5
Secure Blue Courage (PPO)Blue Cross of IdahoPPONot listed$5,200Not Enough Data Available
True Blue Valor (HMO)Blue Cross of IdahoHMONot listed$3,0003 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
UHC Complete Care ID-13 (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1504 of 5
UHC Dual Complete ID-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Dual Complete ID-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$21.20$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Dual Complete ID-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$26.40$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Complete Care Support ID-1A (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$45.40$9,8504.5 of 5
Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of Utah & IdahoHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$45.50$9,8503 of 5

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