Medicare Advantage plans in Cedar County, NE: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Cedar County in Nebraska has 11 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 11 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
6 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 6 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, 681 of the 2,213 people eligible for Medicare in Cedar County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 30.8%. A year earlier it was 732 of 2,187 (33.5%).
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 (11)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Assure (HMO-POS) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,900 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | PPO | $0 | $6,650 | 3 of 5 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Protect (PPO) | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | PPO | $48.00 | $5,700 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $62.00 | $6,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $72.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage Essential (PPO) | Medica | PPO | $94.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage Select (PPO) | Medica | PPO | $169.00 | $7,150 | 4 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 SI-MA2 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | Not listed | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $6,750 | 4 of 5 |
| Medica Advantage Salute (PPO) | Medica | PPO | Not listed | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (9)
| 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 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Nebraska Total Care Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | Molina Healthcare of Nebraska | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $10.30 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Great Plains Medicare Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $24.60 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Nebraska Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | Iowa Health Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $24.60 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $24.60 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $24.60 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $24.60 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) | Great Plains Medicare Advantage | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $119.00 | $3,750 | Not Enough Data Available |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Nebraska 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.