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

For 2027, Kankakee County in Illinois has 29 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 41 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage29-12 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage7-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans13-1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage23-9 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$5,4002026: $4,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more14+3 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.

18 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, 9,400 of the 23,707 people eligible for Medicare in Kankakee County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 39.7%. A year earlier it was 9,292 of 23,341 (39.8%).

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 (29)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$4,9003.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-5 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$5,9003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Prime Extra Care (HMO)Aetna MedicareHMO$0$5,2003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$5,9003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$5,5004 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 IL (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$4,7004.5 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE 010 IL (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$5,4004.5 of 5
DEVOTED CORE 001 IL (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$2,7004 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 003 IL (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$9,8504 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 008 IL (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$5,9004 of 5
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)HealthSpringHMO$0$3,3003.5 of 5
HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO)HealthSpringHMO$0$4,0003.5 of 5
HealthSpring Premier (HMO-POS)HealthSpringHMO-POS$0$4,4503.5 of 5
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)HealthSpringPPO$0$4,4503 of 5
HealthSpring True Choice Savings (PPO)HealthSpringPPO$0$5,0003 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$4,4504 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$4,3004.5 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
Zing Select Care IL (HMO)Zing HealthHMO$0$4,9503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$42.00$5,2004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0001 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$43.00$2,9003.5 of 5
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS)HumanaPFFS$60.00$7,8004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-0004 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$84.00$7,1504 of 5
HumanaChoice R5361-002 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$87.00$7,7003.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-013 (PPO)HumanaPPO$92.00$6,5504 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$5,2004 of 5
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS)HumanaPFFSNot listed$9,8504 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,0004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,0004.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$6,7503.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (13)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare FIDEHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Aetna Medicare Prime Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1503.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 005 IL (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$3,5004 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 007 IL (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$5,9004 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 006 IL (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504 of 5
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
UHC Complete Care Support IL-1A (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Meridian Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Zing Select Diabetes & Heart Complete IL (HMO C-SNP)Zing HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Zing Select Diabetes & Heart IL (HMO C-SNP)Zing HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,9003.5 of 5
Zing Select Dialysis IL (HMO C-SNP)Zing HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,9003.5 of 5
UHC Complete Care Support IL-7 (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$7.60$3,5003.5 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.