Medicare Advantage plans in Orleans Parish, LA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Orleans Parish in Louisiana has 28 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 28 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage28no change
Advantage plans without drug coverage6-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans33+3 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage19no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,6502026: $6,200
Plans rated 4 stars or more14-4 from 2026
3 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, 48,219 of the 70,958 people eligible for Medicare in Orleans Parish were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 68.0%. A year earlier it was 47,352 of 69,524 (68.1%).
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 (28)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $6,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Care (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $6,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage Classic (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage Liberty (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | PPO | $0 | $7,151 | 4.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 005 LA (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $3,900 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 LA (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 028 LA (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $6,600 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Humana Gold Plus H1951-047 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $4,200 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana LCMC Advantage H1951-051 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,875 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Select Partner Plan (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $2,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-417 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $6,350 | 4 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Choices 65 (HMO-POS) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Giveback LA-4 (HMO-POS) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,400 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $6.00 | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage Reliance (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | HMO-POS | $17.00 | $4,100 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Value Plus H7617-081 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $17.00 | $6,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H1951-059 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $19.90 | $3,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $25.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-064 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $54.00 | $6,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage Premier (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | PPO | $175.00 | $4,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Full Access (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $212.00 | $3,800 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage Platinum (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | HMO-POS | $249.00 | $3,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (6)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO) | Humana | HMO | Not listed | $4,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-001 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $9,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx LA (HMO-POS) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS | Not listed | $6,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (33)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 013 LA (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,200 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 020 LA (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,600 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 014 LA (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 LA (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $4,900 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 015 LA (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE QMB 025 LA (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Humana Dual Select H1951-056 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP) | Humana | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $1,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1951-057 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Complete Care LA-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $3,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $6,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1951-061 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $1.70 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete LA-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete LA-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $10.60 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete LA-S4 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $10.60 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $12.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue adVantage Dual Plus (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $14.90 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| American Health Advantage of Louisiana (HMO I-SNP) | American Health Advantage of Louisiana | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $17.00 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| American Health Advantage of Louisiana Choice (HMO I-SNP) | American Health Advantage of Louisiana | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $17.00 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Healthy Blue | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $17.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Healthy Blue Enhanced Care (HMO D-SNP) | Healthy Blue | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $17.00 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Dual QMB Only (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $17.00 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-332 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $17.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Lagniappe Advantage (PPO I-SNP) | Lagniappe Advantage | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $17.00 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Peoples Health Complete Care Support (HMO-POS C-SNP) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $17.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Secure Complete (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $17.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Peoples Health Secure Health (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Peoples Health | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $17.00 | $4,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Louisiana 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.