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Medicare Advantage plans in Bay County, MI: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Bay County in Michigan has 37 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 44 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage37-7 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage8no change
Special Needs Plans21+1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage21-3 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$5,9002026: $5,650
Plans rated 4 stars or more22-6 from 2026

12 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 5 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, 18,727 of the 29,316 people eligible for Medicare in Bay County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 63.9%. A year earlier it was 18,198 of 28,873 (63.0%).

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 (37)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0001 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1503 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-4 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$5,900Plan Too New To Be Measured
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$6,3503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$5,2004 of 5
HAP Medicare Connect (HMO)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthHMO$0$5,6004 of 5
HAP Medicare Explore (PPO)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthPPO$0$6,0503.5 of 5
HAP Medicare Prime (PPO)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthPPO$0$6,4003.5 of 5
HAP Medicare Superior (HMO)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthHMO$0$5,8004 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$5,2004 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$5,2004.5 of 5
Humana Full Access Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Full Access Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Value Plus H5216-382 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
McLaren Medicare Inspire (HMO)McLaren MedicareHMO$0$6,6003 of 5
McLaren Medicare Inspire Giveback (HMO)McLaren MedicareHMO$0$6,7503 of 5
Medicare Plus Blue Value (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganPPO$0$6,7504.5 of 5
PriorityMedicare Latitude (HMO-POS)Priority Health MedicareHMO-POS$0$9,8504.5 of 5
PriorityMedicare Smart Savings (HMO-POS)Priority Health MedicareHMO-POS$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1003 of 5
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1003 of 5
HAP Member Assist (PPO)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthPPO$6.30$5,6003.5 of 5
McLaren Medicare Inspire Plus (HMO)McLaren MedicareHMO$20.00$5,9003 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$41.00$4,8004 of 5
Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganPPO$45.00$6,7504.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-0002 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$70.00$5,9003 of 5
PriorityMedicare Value (HMO-POS)Priority Health MedicareHMO-POS$74.00$6,0004.5 of 5
Humana Full Access R0110-014 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$89.00$7,0503.5 of 5
PriorityMedicare (HMO-POS)Priority Health MedicareHMO-POS$97.00$5,1004.5 of 5
Medicare Plus Blue Vitality (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganPPO$100.00$5,0004.5 of 5
HAP Senior Plus (HMO-POS)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthHMO-POS$105.00$4,6504 of 5
BCN Advantage Classic (HMO-POS)Blue Care NetworkHMO-POS$138.00$4,8004.5 of 5
PriorityMedicare Merit (PPO)Priority Health MedicarePPO$141.00$5,0004 of 5
HAP Senior Plus (PPO)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthPPO$165.00$4,4503.5 of 5
Medicare Plus Blue Signature (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganPPO$168.00$4,3004.5 of 5
BCN Advantage Prestige (HMO-POS)Blue Care NetworkHMO-POS$248.00$4,4004.5 of 5
Medicare Plus Blue Assure (PPO)Blue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganPPO$299.30$4,0004.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (8)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MI-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$6,7003 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MI-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$6,700Plan Too New To Be Measured
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$5,2004 of 5
BCN Advantage Elements (HMO-POS)Blue Care NetworkHMO-POSNot listed$4,5004.5 of 5
HAP Medicare MedicalAccess (HMO)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthHMONot listed$4,5004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,5504 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,5504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-013 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$6,5503.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (21)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana Dual Select H5216-385 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H8908-005 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H8908-007 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP)HumanaPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,9504 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-388 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Premier Care (HMO-POS I-SNP)Align Senior CareHMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional$0$6,0004 of 5
UHC Complete Care MI-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$5,900Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Complete Care Support MI-3 (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1503 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage MI-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$7,1503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete MI-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete MI-S3 (HMO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Meridian Health Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Meridian Health Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP)WellcareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
PriorityMedicare D-SNP (HMO D-SNP)Priority Health MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0.20$9,8503.5 of 5
Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of MichiganHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0.90$9,8503.5 of 5
HAP Medicare Complete Assist (PPO D-SNP)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8503.5 of 5
HAP Medicare Complete Duals (HMO D-SNP)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8504 of 5
HAP Medicare Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$6.30$9,8504 of 5
Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP)Longevity Health PlanHMO I-SNP · Institutional$6.30$9,8505 of 5
Senior Care (HMO I-SNP)Align Senior CareHMO I-SNP · Institutional$6.30$9,8504 of 5
UHC Dual Complete MI-S001 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8504.5 of 5

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