Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, WI: what changed for 2027
For 2027, Columbia County in Wisconsin has 20 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 27 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.
Companies no longer offering Advantage plans here in 2027
- Aspirus, Inc.
- Sanford Health
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 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, 6,430 of the 14,847 people eligible for Medicare in Columbia County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 43.3%. A year earlier it was 6,356 of 14,477 (43.9%).
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 (20)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $0 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Cooperative Medicare Advantage (HMO) | Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire | HMO | $0 | $6,700 | Not Enough Data Available |
| Dean Advantage Essential (HMO) | Dean Advantage | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO) | Humana | HMO | $0 | $4,200 | 4 of 5 |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Basic D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $0 | $7,150 | 4 of 5 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Wellcare | HMO-POS | $0 | $5,800 | 3 of 5 |
| Humana Value Plus H5216-173 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $6.30 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-006 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $36.00 | $6,300 | 4 of 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | $37.00 | $5,500 | 4 of 5 |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Core D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $47.00 | $6,500 | 4 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0012 (HMO-POS) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $59.00 | $5,900 | 4 of 5 |
| Dean Advantage Assurance (HMO-POS) | Dean Advantage | HMO-POS | $60.00 | $5,000 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H7617-007 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $60.00 | $9,250 | 4.5 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice R5361-002 (Regional PPO) | Humana | Regional PPO | $87.00 | $7,700 | 3.5 of 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WI-0002 (PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO | $99.00 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Value D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $114.00 | $6,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Dean Advantage Balance (HMO-POS) | Dean Advantage | HMO-POS | $139.00 | $4,200 | 4 of 5 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-168 (PPO) | Humana | PPO | $167.00 | $4,200 | 4 of 5 |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite D (w/Rx) (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | $171.00 | $6,500 | 4 of 5 |
| Dean Advantage Complete (HMO) | Dean Advantage | HMO | $276.00 | $2,750 | 4 of 5 |
Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (9)
| 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 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | Aetna Medicare | PPO | Not listed | $5,200 | 4 of 5 |
| Dean Advantage Harmony (HMO-POS) | Dean Advantage | HMO-POS | Not listed | $5,000 | 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 |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Elite (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | Not listed | $4,450 | 4 of 5 |
| UW Health Quartz Med Advantage Value (HMO) | Quartz Medicare Advantage (HMO) | HMO | Not listed | $4,900 | 4 of 5 |
Special Needs Plans for 2027 (15)
| 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 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-420 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 4 of 5 |
| 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 Complete Care WI-1 (PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $7,150 | 3 of 5 |
| UHC Complete Care WI-20 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP · Chronic or Disabling Condition | $0 | $5,900 | 4 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 |
| Wellcare MHS Health Wisconsin Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $9,850 | 3 of 5 |
| Wellcare MHS Health Wisconsin Dual Select (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible | $0 | $5,100 | 3 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 |
Cost plans for 2027 (2)
| Plan | Company | Type | Monthly premium | In-network out-of-pocket limit | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeanCare Gold Enhanced (Cost) | Dean Health Plan, Inc. | Cost | Not listed | $5,900 | Not Applicable |
| DeanCare Gold Shared Value (Cost) | Dean Health Plan, Inc. | Cost | Not listed | $7,900 | Not Applicable |
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.