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

For 2027, Sheridan County in Kansas has 2 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 3 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage2-1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage1-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans3no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage1no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$5,1752026: $4,100
Plans rated 4 stars or more0-2 from 2026

2 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 0 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, 19 of the 686 people eligible for Medicare in Sheridan County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 2.8%. A year earlier it was 13 of 657 (2.0%).

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 (2)

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-0002 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$55.00$4,4503.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1503.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (3)

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 Dual Complete KS-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 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.