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Medicare Advantage plans in Hardin County, KY: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Hardin County in Kentucky has 14 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 17 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage14-3 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage5-3 from 2026
Special Needs Plans19+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage6-2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more6no 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.

8 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, 10,831 of the 23,730 people eligible for Medicare in Hardin County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 45.6%. A year earlier it was 10,379 of 23,102 (44.9%).

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 (14)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$5,2003.5 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO-POS$0$7,1503.5 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,0003 of 5
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)WellcarePPO$0$7,5003 of 5
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$9.50$5,5004 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-019 (PPO)HumanaPPO$34.00$6,8004 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO-POS$35.00$4,4503.5 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage (PPO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPO$41.00$9,2504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-188 (PPO)HumanaPPO$45.00$7,1504 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-012 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$68.00$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (PPO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPO$70.00$5,9004.5 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage (Regional PPO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldRegional PPO$123.00$9,2503.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (5)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$6,9004 of 5
Anthem Veteran (PPO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPONot listed$9,2503 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,5004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$9,1504 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-011 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$5,4003.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (19)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Abilis Health Community (HMO I-SNP)Abilis Health (HMO SNP)HMO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare HIDE (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Chronic Care Advantage (HMO C-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,0503.5 of 5
Humana Dual QMB Only (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Dual Select H5619-075 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-163 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Senior Living Plan (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$6,1804.5 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP)WellcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$6,7003 of 5
Abilis Health (HMO I-SNP)Abilis Health (HMO SNP)HMO I-SNP · Institutional$16.20$9,8503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5525-045 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.00$9,8504 of 5
Passport Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Passport AdvantageHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.00$9,8503.5 of 5

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