Medicare Advantage plans in Queens County, NY: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Queens County in New York has 27 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 31 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage27-4 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage3-3 from 2026
Special Needs Plans38-2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage13-1 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$9,8502026: $9,250
Plans rated 4 stars or more9no change
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Elderplan, Inc.
- Health Care Service Corporation
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
- Devoted Health, Inc.
12 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, 261,102 of the 426,987 people eligible for Medicare in Queens County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 61.1%. A year earlier it was 254,370 of 417,325 (61.0%).
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 (27)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $9,400 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 007 NY (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,350 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 008 NY (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 031 NY (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | $0 | $9,650 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| EmblemHealth VIP Value (HMO) | EmblemHealth | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H3533-033 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $9,050 | 3 of 5 |
| MetroPlus Platinum Plan (HMO) | MetroPlus Health Plan | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Wellcare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Healthfirst Increased Benefits Plan (HMO) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | HMO | $17.10 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| VNS Health EasyCare (HMO) | VNS Health Medicare | HMO | $25.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP | HMO-POS | $34.00 | $9,250 | 5 of 5 |
| EmblemHealth VIP Saver (HMO) | EmblemHealth | HMO | $40.40 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| VillageCareMAX Medicare Select Advantage Plan (HMO) | VillageCareMAX | HMO | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP | HMO-POS | $44.00 | $9,250 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H3533-035 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $45.00 | $9,250 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $47.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Healthfirst Signature (HMO) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | HMO | $60.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $79.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $84.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $91.00 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Healthfirst Signature (PPO) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | PPO | $155.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO) | EmblemHealth | HMO | $216.00 | $9,850 | 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 NY-MA3 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP | HMO-POS | Not listed | $6,800 | 5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (38)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 019 NY (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 025 NY (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,650 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 013 NY (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | Plan Too New To Be Measured |
| Elderplan Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Elderplan | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Healthfirst Connection Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-036 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Senior Whole Health Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health of New York | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-Q001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NY-F002 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Longevity (PPO I-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $10.70 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S001 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $19.40 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Senior Whole Health of New York NHC (HMO D-SNP) | Senior Whole Health of New York | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $21.40 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| ElderServe Star (HMO I-SNP) | ElderServe Health | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $22.00 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Health Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $23.60 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $26.70 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Longevity Health Plan (HMO I-SNP) | Longevity Health Plan | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $29.70 | $8,750 | Not Enough Data Available |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $31.70 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Elderplan | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $33.70 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $37.90 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Elderplan | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.40 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) | Hamaspik, Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.40 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage LTSS 2 (HMO D-SNP) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) | ElderServe Health | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Healthfirst Life Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| MetroPlus Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) | MetroPlus Health Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) | MetroPlus Health Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Health Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $0 | 4 of 5 |
| VillageCareMAX Medicare Health Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) | VillageCareMAX | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| VillageCareMAX Medicare Total Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) | VillageCareMAX | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align Unity (HMO D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see New York 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.