Medicare Advantage plans in Pulaski County, MO: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Pulaski County in Missouri has 29 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 29 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage29no change
Advantage plans without drug coverage7no change
Special Needs Plans13-4 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage19no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$5,5002026: $4,500
Plans rated 4 stars or more16-2 from 2026
2 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, 3,494 of the 7,499 people eligible for Medicare in Pulaski County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 46.6%. A year earlier it was 3,178 of 7,329 (43.4%).
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 (29)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC ST-6 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MO-4 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MO-10 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0009 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-1P (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,100 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Classic (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Classic Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | Anthem HealthKeepers | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H4623-001 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $0 | $3,125 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $4,400 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-404 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,500 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-014 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $5,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Phelps Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Cox HealthPlans | HMO | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $7,100 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC ST-4 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $19.00 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-016 (HMO-POS) | Humana | HMO-POS | $22.00 | $7,550 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MO-0005 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $25.00 | $4,450 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-0001 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $58.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $59.00 | $5,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS) | Humana | PFFS | $60.00 | $7,800 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $70.00 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $70.00 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-032 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $76.00 | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R1532-002 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $119.00 | $7,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (7)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $4,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Veteran (PPO) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | PPO | Not listed | $6,751 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | Not listed | $4,000 | 3 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (13)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Anthem HealthKeepers | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) | Anthem HealthKeepers | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-015 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Humana | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H4461-044 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Humana | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care MO-1 (PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $4,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage MO-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Home State Health Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) | Wellcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $2.60 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $8.90 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete MO-Q2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $18.40 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Missouri 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.