Medicare Advantage plans in Suffolk County, NY: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Suffolk County in New York has 15 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 22 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- 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.
12 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 3 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, 101,430 of the 339,629 people eligible for Medicare in Suffolk County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 29.9%. A year earlier it was 97,716 of 330,409 (29.6%).
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 (15)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| EmblemHealth VIP Value (HMO) | EmblemHealth | HMO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $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 |
| EmblemHealth VIP Saver (HMO) | EmblemHealth | HMO | $40.40 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Plus H3533-037 (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $50.00 | $9,250 | 3 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP | HMO-POS | $70.00 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $79.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP | HMO | $96.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO) | Aetna Medicare | HMO | $104.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Healthfirst Signature (PPO) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | PPO | $155.00 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| EmblemHealth VIP Gold (HMO) | EmblemHealth | HMO | $166.00 | $9,850 | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (21)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Elderplan Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | Elderplan | HMO-POS I-SNP · Institutional | $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 |
| 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 Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) | Wellcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 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 |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | VNS Health Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $23.60 | $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 |
| 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 |
| Healthfirst Life Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP) | Healthfirst Medicare Plan | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $40.50 | $9,850 | 3.5 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 |
| 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.