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Medicare Advantage plans in Richland Parish, LA: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Richland Parish in Louisiana has 14 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 15 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage14-1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage4no change
Special Needs Plans20+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage7-1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$5,2002026: $4,900
Plans rated 4 stars or more9-1 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, 2,548 of the 4,877 people eligible for Medicare in Richland Parish were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 52.2%. A year earlier it was 2,491 of 4,852 (51.3%).

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
Blue adVantage Classic (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaHMO-POS$0$4,5003.5 of 5
Blue adVantage Giveback (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaHMO-POS$0$5,5003.5 of 5
Blue adVantage Liberty (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaPPO$0$7,1514.5 of 5
Blue adVantage Thrive (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaPPO$0$4,9004.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H1951-049 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$4,5004.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-326 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,9004 of 5
HumanaChoice H7617-080 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,9004.5 of 5
Blue adVantage Reliance (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaHMO-POS$17.00$4,1003.5 of 5
Humana Value Plus H5216-161 (PPO)HumanaPPO$17.00$6,8504 of 5
Humana Value Plus H7617-081 (PPO)HumanaPPO$17.00$6,8504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-064 (PPO)HumanaPPO$54.00$6,7004 of 5
Blue adVantage Premier (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaPPO$175.00$4,0004.5 of 5
Humana Full Access (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$212.00$3,8003.5 of 5
Blue adVantage Platinum (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaHMO-POS$238.00$3,5003.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (HMO)HumanaHMONot listed$4,9004.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,9004 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-001 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$9,0003.5 of 5
Peoples Health Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx LA (HMO-POS)Peoples HealthHMO-POSNot listed$6,7003.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (20)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana Dual Select H1951-056 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)HumanaHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1951-057 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Peoples Health Complete Care LA-6 (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples HealthHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,7003.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1951-061 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$1.70$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete LA-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete LA-Q1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$10.60$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete LA-S4 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$10.60$9,8503.5 of 5
Humana Dual QMB Only (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$10.80$9,8504.5 of 5
Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples HealthHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.00$9,8503.5 of 5
Blue adVantage Dual Plus (HMO-POS D-SNP)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$14.90$9,8503.5 of 5
American Health Advantage of Louisiana (HMO I-SNP)American Health Advantage of LouisianaHMO I-SNP · Institutional$17.00$9,850Not Enough Data Available
American Health Advantage of Louisiana Choice (HMO I-SNP)American Health Advantage of LouisianaHMO I-SNP · Institutional$17.00$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Healthy BlueHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.00$9,8503 of 5
Healthy Blue Enhanced Care (HMO D-SNP)Healthy BlueHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.00$7,1503 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-330 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.00$9,8504 of 5
Lagniappe Advantage (PPO I-SNP)Lagniappe AdvantagePPO I-SNP · Institutional$17.00$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Peoples Health Complete Care Support (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples HealthHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$17.00$9,8503.5 of 5
Peoples Health Secure Complete (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples HealthHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.00$9,8503.5 of 5
Peoples Health Secure Health (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples HealthHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$17.00$4,9003.5 of 5

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