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Medicare Advantage plans in Richardson County, NE: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Richardson County in Nebraska has 9 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 7 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage9+2 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage2no change
Special Needs Plans10+4 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage7+2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $5,000
Plans rated 4 stars or more6+1 from 2026

Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027

4 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, 279 of the 2,314 people eligible for Medicare in Richardson County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 12.1%. A year earlier it was 271 of 2,269 (11.9%).

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 (9)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$4,4504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$5,0004 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 NE (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$4,800Plan Too New To Be Measured
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 NE (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 NE (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$7,250Plan Too New To Be Measured
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$62.00$6,5004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$72.00$7,1504 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (2)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POSNot listed$6,7504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (10)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 009 NE (PPO C-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$5,200Plan Too New To Be Measured
DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 010 NE (PPO C-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,250Plan Too New To Be Measured
DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 006 NE (PPO C-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 NE (PPO D-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$4,900Plan Too New To Be Measured
DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 008 NE (PPO D-SNP)Devoted HealthPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of NebraskaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$10.30$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
UHC Dual Complete NE-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$7,1503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete NE-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8503.5 of 5

Cost plans for 2027 (4)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Medica Prime Solution Core (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$5,9003 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Premier (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$4,4503 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Standard (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$7,1503 of 5
Medica Prime Solution Thrift (Cost)MedicaCostNot listed$7,1503 of 5

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