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Medicare Advantage plans in Clinton County, IL: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Clinton County in Illinois has 32 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 37 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage32-5 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage6-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans9no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage22-5 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$4,9502026: $4,500
Plans rated 4 stars or more20+5 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.

11 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 5 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, 3,476 of the 8,812 people eligible for Medicare in Clinton County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 39.4%. A year earlier it was 3,344 of 8,519 (39.3%).

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 (32)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC ST-6 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$4,4503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$4,4503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$5,9004 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE 005 IL (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$4,450Not Enough Data Available
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 IL (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 020 IL (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$7,000Not Enough Data Available
Essence Advantage (HMO)Essence HealthcareHMO$0$3,4004 of 5
Essence Advantage Select (HMO)Essence HealthcareHMO$0$4,4504 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$4,2004.5 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$4,2004.5 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,3504 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,6004.5 of 5
Humana Total Complete (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$2,8504.5 of 5
Humana Total Complete (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$2,8504.5 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$4,4504 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$4,4004.5 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-403 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$5,0004 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-013 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$5,0004.5 of 5
Wellcare Giveback (HMO)WellcareHMO$0$7,8003.5 of 5
Wellcare Simple Essential (HMO)WellcareHMO$0$5,5003.5 of 5
Wellcare Simple Value (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$5,5003 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$19.00$4,4503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-399 (PPO)HumanaPPO$33.00$6,2504 of 5
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO)Essence HealthcarePPO$40.00$9,8504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO)Aetna MedicareHMO$55.00$4,2003.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-0001 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$58.00$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$58.00$4,9004 of 5
Essence Advantage Plus (HMO)Essence HealthcareHMO$59.00$2,9004 of 5
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS)HumanaPFFS$60.00$7,8004 of 5
HumanaChoice R5361-002 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$87.00$7,7003.5 of 5
Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO)Essence HealthcarePPO$264.00$2,9004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$5,9003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$4,9004 of 5
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS)HumanaPFFSNot listed$9,8504 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,7004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,7004.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$6,7503.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (9)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare FIDEHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 014 IL (PPO C-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$4,700Not Enough Data Available
DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 017 IL (PPO C-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,000Not Enough Data Available
DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 012 IL (PPO C-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Humana Dual Fully Integrated (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,250Plan Too New To Be Measured
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of IllinoisHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Wellcare Meridian Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Complete Care Support ST-1A (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$5.30$9,8504.5 of 5

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