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

For 2027, Stanton County in Nebraska has 10 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 18 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage10-8 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans8-2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage6-5 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $4,950
Plans rated 4 stars or more8+3 from 2026

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

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 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, 392 of the 1,222 people eligible for Medicare in Stanton County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 32.1%. A year earlier it was 405 of 1,182 (34.3%).

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 (10)

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
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$8,8502.5 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1002.5 of 5
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
Medica Advantage Essential (PPO)MedicaPPO$94.00$7,1504 of 5
Medica Advantage Select (PPO)MedicaPPO$169.00$7,1504 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (3)

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
Medica Advantage Salute (PPO)MedicaPPONot listed$4,4504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (8)

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
Wellcare Nebraska Total Care Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8502.5 of 5
Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)Molina Healthcare of NebraskaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$10.30$9,850Plan Too New To Be Measured
Great Plains Medicare Advantage (HMO I-SNP)Great Plains Medicare AdvantageHMO I-SNP · Institutional$24.60$9,850Not Enough Data Available
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-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$24.60$9,8503.5 of 5
Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP)Great Plains Medicare AdvantageHMO I-SNP · Institutional$119.00$3,750Not Enough Data Available

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.