Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, PA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Columbia County in Pennsylvania has 40 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 40 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage40no change
Advantage plans without drug coverage9+2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans12+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage16no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,725
Plans rated 4 stars or more37+1 from 2026
Companies newly offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- UPMC Health System
4 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 6 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, 8,518 of the 16,562 people eligible for Medicare in Columbia County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 51.4%. A year earlier it was 8,332 of 16,219 (51.4%).
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 (40)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC PA-12 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $9,200 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0002 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0011 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0015 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $0 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Essential (HMO) | Capital Blue Cross | HMO | $0 | $7,100 | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Select (PPO) | Capital Blue Cross | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Value (PPO) | Capital Blue Cross | PPO | $0 | $9,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $0 | $8,300 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO) | Geisinger Gold | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO) | Geisinger Gold | PPO | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $8,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) | Capital Blue Cross | PPO | $28.00 | $9,800 | 4 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Balance Rx (PPO) | Geisinger Gold | PPO | $29.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Value Rx (HMO) | Geisinger Gold | HMO | $29.00 | $9,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $35.00 | $7,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Enhanced (PPO) | Capital Blue Cross | PPO | $36.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5525-005 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $39.00 | $8,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Complete (PPO) | Capital Blue Cross | PPO | $49.00 | $7,100 | 4 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO) | Geisinger Gold | HMO | $56.00 | $5,700 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0007 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $57.00 | $6,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Enhanced (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $58.00 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0008 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $60.00 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Value (HMO) | Capital Blue Cross | HMO | $60.00 | $7,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $73.00 | $6,750 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-008 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $75.00 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Classic (PPO) | Capital Blue Cross | PPO | $77.00 | $6,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO ValueRx (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $84.00 | $5,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Premier (HMO) | Capital Blue Cross | HMO | $90.00 | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $99.00 | $5,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-120 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $107.00 | $7,600 | 4 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO) | Geisinger Gold | PPO | $123.00 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO Standard (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $135.00 | $5,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO) | Geisinger Gold | HMO | $151.00 | $3,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Prime (PPO) | Capital Blue Cross | PPO | $184.00 | $6,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO Deluxe (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $239.00 | $4,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (9)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx PA-MA01 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle Plus (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO Basic (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | Not listed | $5,900 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | Not listed | $6,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Heritage (HMO) | Geisinger Gold | HMO | Not listed | $6,700 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-116 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $4,150 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-007 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $4,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO No Rx (HMO) | UPMC for Life | HMO | Not listed | $6,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Salute (PPO) | UPMC for Life | PPO | Not listed | $9,850 | 4.5 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (12)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Longevity (HMO I-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care PA-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care Support PA-1A (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete PA-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | UPMC for Life Complete Care | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Secure Rx (HMO D-SNP) | Geisinger Gold | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $1.00 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Amerihealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP) | VISTA Health Plan Inc. | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $9.00 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete PA-S001 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $11.70 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F002 (PPO I-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO I-SNP · Institutional | $12.50 | $9,850 | 5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage PA-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $12.80 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Pennsylvania 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.