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Medicare Advantage plans in Lowndes County, MS: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Lowndes County in Mississippi has 6 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 6 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage6no change
Advantage plans without drug coverage2no change
Special Needs Plans7+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage4no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$5,6752026: $7,250
Plans rated 4 stars or more2no change

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

If you are in one of their plans, you should have received a notice. You can choose a new plan during Open Enrollment, and special enrollment rules can apply when a plan leaves your area.

1 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 1 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, 4,946 of the 12,811 people eligible for Medicare in Lowndes County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 38.6%. A year earlier it was 4,788 of 12,590 (38.0%).

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 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)Aetna MedicareHMO$0$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Healthy Mississippi Preferred (PPO)Healthy Mississippi, Inc.PPO$0$4,200Plan Too New To Be Measured
Healthy Mississippi Premier Advantage (HMO-POS)Healthy Mississippi, Inc.HMO-POS$0$4,200Not Enough Data Available
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$23.80$9,8504 of 5
Humana Full Access (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$212.00$3,8003.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPONot listed$9,2504 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-001 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$9,0003.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP)Aetna MedicarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (PPO D-SNP)Aetna MedicarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Healthy Mississippi Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP)Healthy Mississippi, Inc.PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,250Plan Too New To Be Measured
Healthy Mississippi Institutional (PPO I-SNP)Healthy Mississippi, Inc.PPO I-SNP · Institutional$6.30$9,250Plan Too New To Be Measured

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