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Medicare Advantage plans in Belknap County, NH: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Belknap County in New Hampshire has 5 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 4 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage5+1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage1no change
Special Needs Plans1no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage2no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,9002026: $6,600
Plans rated 4 stars or more5+5 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.

1 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 7,189 of the 21,471 people eligible for Medicare in Belknap County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 33.5%. A year earlier it was 7,944 of 20,908 (38.0%).

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 (5)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana Gold Plus H5619-180 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$6,7004 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-138 (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H5619-137 (HMO)HumanaHMO$14.00$6,9004 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-475 (PPO)HumanaPPO$68.00$7,8004 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H5619-185 (HMO)HumanaHMO$72.00$6,7004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,9504 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (1)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F003 (PPO I-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO I-SNP ยท Institutional$18.10$9,8505 of 5

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