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Medicare Advantage plans in Forest County, PA: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Forest County in Pennsylvania has 33 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 36 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage33-3 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage10-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans25+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage18no change
Median out-of-pocket limit$6,9502026: $6,350
Plans rated 4 stars or more23-1 from 2026

6 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 1 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, 1,230 of the 1,858 people eligible for Medicare in Forest County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 66.2%. A year earlier it was 1,223 of 1,850 (66.1%).

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 (33)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC PA-12 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$9,2004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0002 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$7,1504 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0011 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$5,5004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$5,9003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$5,5003.5 of 5
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO$0$6,9504.5 of 5
Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPO$0$7,1504.5 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE 010 PA (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$6,6003 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 011 PA (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$9,8503 of 5
DEVOTED CORE 010 PA (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$5,9003.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 011 PA (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$9,8503.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 033 PA (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$7,6003.5 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$8,0004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$7,3504 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$8,0004 of 5
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)WellcareHMO-POS$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Geisinger Gold Value Rx (HMO)Geisinger GoldHMO$29.00$9,0004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Advantra Enhanced (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$39.00$5,5003.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Premier Plus (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$39.00$7,1504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5525-086 (PPO)HumanaPPO$39.00$5,8004 of 5
Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx (HMO-POS)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO-POS$48.00$5,5004.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0003 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$54.00$6,7004 of 5
Complete Blue HMO Distinct (HMO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO$54.00$6,4504.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0008 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$60.00$5,9004 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-008 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$75.00$7,1503.5 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO ValueRx (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPO$83.00$5,5004.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-120 (PPO)HumanaPPO$107.00$7,6004 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO Select (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPO$114.00$5,0004.5 of 5
Security Blue HMO-POS Standard (HMO-POS)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO-POS$118.00$5,0004.5 of 5
Security Blue HMO-POS Deluxe (HMO-POS)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO-POS$119.00$4,5004.5 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPO$238.00$4,5004.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (10)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx PA-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle Plus (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POSNot listed$5,5003.5 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPONot listed$6,0004.5 of 5
Geisinger Gold Heritage (HMO)Geisinger GoldHMONot listed$6,7004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,7004 of 5
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-116 (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$4,1504 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-007 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$4,7503.5 of 5
Security Blue HMO-POS Basic (HMO-POS)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO-POSNot listed$5,9004.5 of 5
UPMC for Life HMO No Rx (HMO)UPMC for LifeHMONot listed$6,5004.5 of 5
UPMC for Life PPO Salute (PPO)UPMC for LifePPONot listed$9,8504.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (25)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Longevity (HMO I-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8503.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 018 PA (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,0003.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 029 PA (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,6003.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP PLUS 022 PA (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8503.5 of 5
DEVOTED DUAL FULL 025 PA (HMO D-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
DEVOTED DUAL PLUS 005 PA (HMO D-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-227 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-048 (PPO D-SNP)HumanaPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Complete Care PA-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1504 of 5
UHC Complete Care Support PA-1A (HMO-POS C-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504 of 5
UHC Dual Complete PA-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete PA-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)UPMC for Life Complete CareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP)WellcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$5,4003.5 of 5
Geisinger Gold Secure Rx (HMO D-SNP)Geisinger GoldHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$1.00$9,8504 of 5
Amerihealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP)VISTA Health Plan Inc.HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$9.00$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete PA-S001 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$11.70$9,8503.5 of 5
American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania (HMO I-SNP)American Health Advantage of PennsylvaniaHMO I-SNP · Institutional$12.80$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP)Highmark Wholecare Medicare AssuredHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$9,8503.5 of 5
Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP)Highmark Wholecare Medicare AssuredHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$6,5003.5 of 5
Jefferson Health Plans Special (HMO D-SNP)Jefferson Health PlansHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage PA-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$7,1503 of 5

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