Medicare Advantage plans in Merrick County, NE: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Merrick County in Nebraska has 15 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 22 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
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.
14 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, 561 of the 2,025 people eligible for Medicare in Merrick County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 27.7%. A year earlier it was 568 of 1,998 (28.4%).
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 (15)
| 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 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 NE (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $4,800 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 NE (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 NE (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $7,250 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) | MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage | HMO-POS | $0 | $6,900 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $8,850 | 2.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,100 | 2.5 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 |
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage GOLD (HMO-POS) | MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage | HMO-POS | $82.00 | $5,500 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| 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 NE-MA2 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 3.5 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 (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 | 4 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 009 NE (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,200 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 010 NE (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,250 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 006 NE (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 NE (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $4,900 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 008 NE (PPO D-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| 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 |
| 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.