Medicare Advantage plans in Pottawatomie County, KS: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Pottawatomie County in Kansas has 12 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 12 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
2 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, 1,054 of the 5,111 people eligible for Medicare in Pottawatomie County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 20.6%. A year earlier it was 1,021 of 4,949 (20.6%).
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 (12)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $4,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $4,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,200 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $4,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | PPO | $0 | $4,400 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-409 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Comprehensive (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | PPO | $60.00 | $5,000 | 3 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-032 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $76.00 | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (4)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Freedom (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | PPO | Not listed | $6,500 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (8)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Longevity (HMO I-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Healthy Blue Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Healthy Blue | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Kansas Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Kansas Health Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $35.50 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Kansas Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) | Kansas Health Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $35.50 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $35.50 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Kansas drug plans.
Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (data last updated 18 October 2026)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CY2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (September 2026 release)
- 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.