Medicare Advantage plans in Potter County, PA: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Potter County in Pennsylvania has 41 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 46 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Advantage plans with drug coverage41-5 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage10-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans17no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage16-2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more37no change
10 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, 2,695 of the 4,978 people eligible for Medicare in Potter County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 54.1%. A year earlier it was 2,639 of 4,931 (53.5%).
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 (41)
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO | $0 | $6,950 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $0 | $7,150 | 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 Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $8,250 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-052 (PFFS) | Humana | PFFS | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $0 | $7,350 | 4 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life Essential Rx (PPO) | UPMC for Life | PPO | $0 | $8,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO) | UPMC for Life | HMO | $0 | $7,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 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 |
| HumanaChoice H5525-086 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $38.00 | $6,050 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5525-005 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $39.00 | $8,300 | 4 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice (HMO) | UPMC for Life | HMO | $40.00 | $6,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS ValueRx (HMO-POS) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO-POS | $48.00 | $5,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0003 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $54.00 | $6,700 | 4 of 5 |
| Complete Blue HMO Distinct (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO | $54.00 | $6,450 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Enhanced (HMO-POS) | Aetna Medicare | HMO-POS | $58.00 | $7,500 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO) | Geisinger Gold | HMO | $58.00 | $5,700 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0008 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $60.00 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx Enhanced (PPO) | UPMC for Life | PPO | $60.00 | $7,550 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R0110-008 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $75.00 | $7,150 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO ValueRx (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $83.00 | $5,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx (HMO) | UPMC for Life | HMO | $90.00 | $4,500 | 4.5 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 |
| Freedom Blue PPO Select (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $114.00 | $5,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS Standard (HMO-POS) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO-POS | $118.00 | $5,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS Deluxe (HMO-POS) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO-POS | $119.00 | $4,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO) | Geisinger Gold | PPO | $123.00 | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO) | Geisinger Gold | HMO | $135.00 | $3,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Freedom Blue PPO Classic (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO | $238.00 | $4,500 | 4.5 of 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx Enhanced (HMO) | UPMC for Life | HMO | $295.00 | $7,550 | 4.5 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (10)
| 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 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 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | 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 |
| Security Blue HMO-POS Basic (HMO-POS) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,900 | 4.5 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 (17)
| 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 Longevity (HMO I-SNP) | Aetna Medicare | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) | Humana | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $8,700 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-048 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4.5 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 |
| Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Wellcare PA Health & Wellness Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,400 | 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 |
| American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania (HMO I-SNP) | American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania | HMO I-SNP · Institutional | $12.80 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Diamond (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $12.80 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured Ruby (HMO D-SNP) | Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $12.80 | $6,500 | 3.5 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.