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

For 2027, Valley 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 coverage2-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans12+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage7-4 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1252026: $4,950
Plans rated 4 stars or more2-3 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.

Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027

18 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 8 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, 337 of the 1,116 people eligible for Medicare in Valley County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 30.2%. A year earlier it was 346 of 1,100 (31.5%).

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 (10)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Assure (HMO-POS)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NebraskaHMO-POS$0$5,9003.5 of 5
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NebraskaPPO$0$6,6503 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
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$8,8502.5 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$7,1002.5 of 5
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Protect (PPO)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NebraskaPPO$48.00$5,7003 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 (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
Medica Advantage Salute (PPO)MedicaPPONot listed$4,4504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (12)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
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
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-S4 (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.