Medicare Advantage plans in Pontotoc County, MS: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Pontotoc County in Mississippi has 13 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 10 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
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 4 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, 2,461 of the 6,842 people eligible for Medicare in Pontotoc County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 36.0%. A year earlier it was 2,350 of 6,684 (35.2%).
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 (13)
| 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC MS-4 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 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 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0003 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $10.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $23.80 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MS-0002 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $57.00 | $6,500 | 4 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 (3)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MS-MA01 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $9,250 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-001 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $9,000 | 3.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (13)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (PPO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 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-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS 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 |
| UHC Dual Complete MS-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 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-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $6,400 | 3.5 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.