Medicare Advantage plans in Sharkey County, MS: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Sharkey County in Mississippi has 21 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 16 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage21+5 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage5no change
Special Needs Plans26+3 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage14+4 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,5002026: $6,600
Plans rated 4 stars or more17+12 from 2026
0 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, 568 of the 1,132 people eligible for Medicare in Sharkey County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 50.2%. A year earlier it was 577 of 1,131 (51.0%).
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 (21)
| 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 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 MS (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $5,400 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 MS (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 012 MS (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $7,500 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-136 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $43.00 | $6,500 | 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 (5)
| 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 |
| 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 (26)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 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 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE 006 MS (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,700 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 007 MS (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 MS (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,500 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 010 MS (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 MS (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 009 MS (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE PLUS 003 MS (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | 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 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 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 |
| HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) | Humana | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $6,800 | 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-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 |
| UHC Dual Advantage MS-V2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO 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.