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

For 2027, Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania has 51 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 52 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage51-1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage8-2 from 2026
Special Needs Plans28+4 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage26+2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more39+7 from 2026

Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027

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.

11 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 8 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, 18,036 of the 37,886 people eligible for Medicare in Schuylkill County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 47.6%. A year earlier it was 17,595 of 37,249 (47.2%).

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 (51)

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
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0015 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1504.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$9,2504.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS)Aetna MedicareHMO-POS$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504 of 5
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$0$7,1504.5 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Essential (HMO)Capital Blue CrossHMO$0$7,1004 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Select (PPO)Capital Blue CrossPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Value (PPO)Capital Blue CrossPPO$0$9,0004 of 5
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO$0$7,1504.5 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE 007 PA (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$7,1003 of 5
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 008 PA (PPO)Devoted HealthPPO$0$9,8503 of 5
DEVOTED CORE 008 PA (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$6,7503.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 009 PA (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$8,0003.5 of 5
DEVOTED GIVEBACK EXTRAS 032 PA (HMO)Devoted HealthHMO$0$7,1003.5 of 5
Geisinger Gold Classic Essential Rx (HMO)Geisinger GoldHMO$0$7,1504 of 5
Geisinger Gold Preferred Complete Rx (PPO)Geisinger GoldPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$8,2504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H6622-036 (HMO)HumanaHMO$0$8,2504 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
Jefferson Health Plans Complete (HMO)Jefferson Health PlansHMO$0$7,5003 of 5
Jefferson Health Plans Flex (PPO)Jefferson Health PlansPPO$0$8,0003 of 5
Jefferson Health Plans Giveback (HMO)Jefferson Health PlansHMO$0$9,8503 of 5
Jefferson Health Plans Prime (HMO)Jefferson Health PlansHMO$12.80$6,5003 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO)Capital Blue CrossPPO$28.00$9,8004 of 5
Geisinger Gold Preferred Balance Rx (PPO)Geisinger GoldPPO$29.00$9,8504 of 5
Geisinger Gold Value Rx (HMO)Geisinger GoldHMO$29.00$9,0004 of 5
HumanaChoice H5525-086 (PPO)HumanaPPO$38.00$6,0504 of 5
HumanaChoice H5525-005 (PPO)HumanaPPO$39.00$8,3004 of 5
Jefferson Health Plans Preferred (PPO)Jefferson Health PlansPPO$40.00$6,5003 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Complete (PPO)Capital Blue CrossPPO$44.00$7,1004 of 5
Geisinger Gold Classic Complete Rx (HMO)Geisinger GoldHMO$56.00$5,7004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0007 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$57.00$6,3004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0008 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$60.00$5,9004 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Value (HMO)Capital Blue CrossHMO$63.00$6,5004 of 5
Community Blue Medicare HMO Distinct (HMO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldHMO$72.00$6,5004.5 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-008 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$75.00$7,1503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$76.00$9,8504.5 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Classic (PPO)Capital Blue CrossPPO$77.00$6,7004 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO ValueRx (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPO$84.00$5,5004.5 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Premier (HMO)Capital Blue CrossHMO$90.00$5,0004 of 5
Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO)Aetna MedicarePPO$99.00$5,9004.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-120 (PPO)HumanaPPO$107.00$7,6004 of 5
Geisinger Gold Preferred Advantage Rx (PPO)Geisinger GoldPPO$123.00$4,4504 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO Standard (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPO$135.00$5,0004.5 of 5
Geisinger Gold Classic Advantage Rx (HMO)Geisinger GoldHMO$151.00$3,4504 of 5
Capital Blue Cross Prime (PPO)Capital Blue CrossPPO$184.00$6,7004 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO Deluxe (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPO$239.00$4,5004.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (8)

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 Basic (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue ShieldPPONot listed$5,9004.5 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

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (28)

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 Longevity (HMO I-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8503.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP ENHANCED 017 PA (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,2503.5 of 5
DEVOTED C-SNP GIVEBACK EXTRAS 028 PA (HMO C-SNP)Devoted HealthHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$7,1003.5 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
Humana Dual Select H6622-103 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,2504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5377-003 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H6622-078 (HMO D-SNP)HumanaHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP)HumanaPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$8,7004.5 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
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
UHC Nursing Home Plan EX-F002 (PPO I-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO I-SNP · Institutional$12.50$9,8505 of 5
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Value (HMO C-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$12.80$9,8503.5 of 5
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 Dual Pearl (HMO D-SNP)Jefferson Health PlansHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$9,8503 of 5
Jefferson Health Plans Select (HMO D-SNP)Jefferson Health PlansHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$9,8503 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.