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Medicare Advantage plans in Shenandoah County, VA: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Shenandoah County in Virginia has 8 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 11 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage8-3 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage6-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans22+1 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage6-2 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$9,5752026: $8,450
Plans rated 4 stars or more5no change

4 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 0 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, 4,339 of the 12,040 people eligible for Medicare in Shenandoah County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 36.0%. A year earlier it was 4,203 of 11,779 (35.7%).

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 (8)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC VA-6 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$8,9004.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC VA-18 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$9,3004 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO-POS$0$9,8503 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (HMO-POS)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO-POS$0$5,8503 of 5
Humana Direct Choice Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0010 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$51.00$7,1504 of 5
Humana Full Access (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$158.00$9,8503.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx VA-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$8,9004.5 of 5
Anthem Veteran (PPO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPONot listed$6,8003 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$9,8503.5 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-152 (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$3,4004 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-004 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$9,8503.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (22)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Anthem Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Dual Advantage Plus (PPO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503 of 5
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Full Dual Advantage Support (HMO D-SNP)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)Anthem HealthKeepersHMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$6,1003 of 5
Humana DaVita Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)HumanaPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$8,4504.5 of 5
Humana DaVita Kidney Care (PPO C-SNP)HumanaPPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Dual Fully Integrated H2875-001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)HumanaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Humana Dual QMB Only (HMO-POS D-SNP)HumanaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Humana Dual Select H2875-006 (HMO-POS D-SNP)HumanaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage VA-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$3,6003.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete VA-Q001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y002 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete VA-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Sentara Community Complete (HMO D-SNP)Sentara MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8503 of 5
Sentara Community Complete Select (HMO D-SNP)Sentara MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8503 of 5
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y4 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8503 of 5
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)HumanaHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$13.00$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)HumanaHMO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition$31.00$9,8504 of 5

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