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Medicare Advantage plans in Lincoln County, MO: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Lincoln County in Missouri has 32 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 35 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage32-3 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage7no change
Special Needs Plans22no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage22-3 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$4,9002026: $4,200
Plans rated 4 stars or more20-1 from 2026

5 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, 8,263 of the 13,179 people eligible for Medicare in Lincoln County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 62.7%. A year earlier it was 7,945 of 12,741 (62.4%).

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 (32)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC ST-6 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$4,4503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0006 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-1P (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$4,1003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$4,9004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Elite Classic (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$5,9004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Elite Classic Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$4,9004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$3,4003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$5,5003.5 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO-POS$0$4,4503 of 5
Essence Advantage (HMO)Essence HealthcareHMO$0$3,4004 of 5
Essence Advantage Select (HMO)Essence HealthcareHMO$0$4,4504 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$4,2004.5 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$4,2004.5 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,3504 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$6,6004.5 of 5
Humana Total Complete (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$2,8504.5 of 5
Humana Total Complete (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$2,8504.5 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$4,4504 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$4,4004.5 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1003 of 5
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)WellcarePPO$0$7,1003 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$19.00$4,4503.5 of 5
Essence Advantage Choice (PPO)Essence HealthcarePPO$40.00$9,8504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-0001 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$58.00$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$59.00$5,9003.5 of 5
Essence Advantage Plus (HMO)Essence HealthcareHMO$59.00$2,9004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$70.00$7,5004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$70.00$7,5004 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-032 (PPO)HumanaPPO$76.00$9,2504 of 5
HumanaChoice R1532-002 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$119.00$7,7003.5 of 5
Essence Advantage Premier Plus (PPO)Essence HealthcarePPO$264.00$2,9004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$5,9003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POSNot listed$4,9003.5 of 5
Anthem Veteran (PPO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPONot listed$6,7513 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,7004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,7004.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$5,5003.5 of 5
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO)WellcarePPONot listed$4,0003 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (22)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Aetna Medicare Longevity (HMO I-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-164 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-006 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Provider Partners Missouri Community Plan (HMO I-SNP)Provider Partners Health PlansHMO I-SNP · Institutional$0$3,7504 of 5
UHC Complete Care MO-1 (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$4,9004.5 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage MO-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$4,4503.5 of 5
Wellcare Home State Health Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Wellcare Home State Health Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP)WellcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$1.80$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete MO-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$2.60$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$8.90$9,8503.5 of 5
Provider Partners Missouri Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP)Provider Partners Health PlansHMO I-SNP · Institutional$14.50$9,8504 of 5
American Health Advantage of Missouri (HMO I-SNP)American Health Advantage of MissouriHMO I-SNP · Institutional$18.40$9,850Not Enough Data Available
American Health Advantage of Missouri Choice (HMO I-SNP)American Health Advantage of MissouriHMO I-SNP · Institutional$18.40$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Provider Partners Missouri Advantage Plan (HMO I-SNP)Provider Partners Health PlansHMO I-SNP · Institutional$18.40$9,8504 of 5
UHC Dual Complete MO-Q2 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.40$9,8504.5 of 5
Wellcare Home State Health Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$18.40$3,6003 of 5

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