Medicare Advantage plans in Forrest County, MS: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Forrest County in Mississippi has 22 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 21 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage22+1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage4-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans23no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage16+3 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,4252026: $5,900
Plans rated 4 stars or more13+7 from 2026
6 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, 8,018 of the 15,377 people eligible for Medicare in Forrest County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 52.1%. A year earlier it was 7,702 of 15,013 (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 (22)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct OTC from UHC MS-8 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct Plus from UHC MS-9 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MS-1 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MS-7 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $0 | $5,700 | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | HealthSpring | PPO | $0 | $6,500 | 3 of 5 |
| Healthy Mississippi Preferred (PPO) | Healthy Mississippi, Inc. | PPO | $0 | $4,200 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) | Healthy Mississippi, Inc. | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,200 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Humana Gold Plus H1036-327 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $5,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H6622-047 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $6,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $6,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-300 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $6,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,250 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $8,200 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $7,100 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Value Plus H5216-160 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $6.30 | $8,600 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value Plus H7617-087 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $6.30 | $8,600 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Plus (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | $22.00 | $6,350 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-136 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $43.00 | $6,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Low Premium (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $44.00 | $6,800 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Full Access (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $212.00 | $3,800 | 3.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (4)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HealthSpring | HMO | Not listed | $5,900 | 4 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 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-001 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $9,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (23)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthSpring Achieve (HMO C-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Dual QMB Only (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual QMB Only (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Dual QMB Only (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H1036-329 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H5216-298 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Dual Select H7617-083 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-328 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H6622-048 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-367 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-084 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care MS-6 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S3 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $6,900 | 3 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HealthSpring | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Healthy Mississippi Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) | Healthy Mississippi, Inc. | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,250 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Healthy Mississippi Institutional (PPO I-SNP) | Healthy Mississippi, Inc. | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $6.30 | $9,250 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| UHC Dual Advantage MS-V2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $6,400 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Magnolia Health Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) | Wellcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Mississippi 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.