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

For 2027, Williamson County in Illinois has 4 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 10 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage4-6 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage1-3 from 2026
Special Needs Plans4no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage3-5 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,6002026: $7,350
Plans rated 4 stars or more0no change

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.

10 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

In October 2026, 6,210 of the 16,330 people eligible for Medicare in Williamson County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 38.0%. A year earlier it was 6,110 of 16,214 (37.7%).

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
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
HumanaChoice R5361-002 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$87.00$7,7003.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$6,7503.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (4)

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
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

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.