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Medicare Advantage plans in Harper County, KS: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Harper County in Kansas has 11 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 14 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage11-3 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage6-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans6-1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage10-1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$4,9002026: $4,500
Plans rated 4 stars or more6-1 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.

7 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, 380 of the 1,489 people eligible for Medicare in Harper County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 25.5%. A year earlier it was 352 of 1,475 (23.9%).

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 (11)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$5,9003.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0003 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$3,9003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$4,2004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$4,2004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)Aetna MedicareHMO$0$4,9003.5 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$5,9004.5 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$4,4504 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-409 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$5,9004 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1002.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0002 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$55.00$4,4503.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POSNot listed$5,5003.5 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

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Healthy Blue Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Healthy BlueHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8502.5 of 5
UHC Complete Care KS-4 (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$4,4503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete KS-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8502.5 of 5
Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8502.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete KS-S2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$35.50$9,8503.5 of 5

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