Medicare Advantage plans in Buffalo County, WI: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Buffalo County in Wisconsin has 11 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 10 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
3 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 2 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, 1,457 of the 3,743 people eligible for Medicare in Buffalo County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 38.9%. A year earlier it was 1,481 of 3,648 (40.6%).
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 (11)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire | HMO | $0 | $6,700 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Basic D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Esteem Rx (HMO) | Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. | HMO | $20.00 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Core D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $42.00 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-007 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $60.00 | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Esteem Rx Silver (HMO-POS) | Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. | HMO-POS | $65.00 | $6,500 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R5361-002 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $87.00 | $7,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Value D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $97.00 | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Esteem Rx Gold (HMO-POS) | Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. | HMO-POS | $125.00 | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $202.00 | $4,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Legacy Rx (HMO-POS) | Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. | HMO-POS | $300.00 | $3,000 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (8)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WI-MA01 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | Not listed | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| Compass (HMO) | Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. | HMO | Not listed | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Elite (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | Not listed | $4,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Gundersen Quartz Med Advantage Value (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | Not listed | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,000 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | Humana | PPO | Not listed | $6,000 | 4.5 of 5 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | Not listed | $6,750 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Network Health Prime (MSA) | Network Health Medicare Advantage Plans | MSA | Not listed | Not listed | Not Applicable |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (10)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Molina My Choice Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| Molina My Choice Partnership (HMO D-SNP) | Molina Healthcare of Wisconsin | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage WI-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,400 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete WI-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Complete WI-S1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3.5 of 5 |
| iCare Family Care Partnership (HMO D-SNP) | iCare | HMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,250 | 3.5 of 5 |
| UHC Dual Advantage WI-V2 (PPO D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $6.30 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans are offered statewide: see Wisconsin 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.