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Medicare Advantage plans in Vilas County, WI: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Vilas County in Wisconsin has 9 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 10 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage9-1 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage6-3 from 2026
Special Needs Plans7no change
$0 premium plans with drug coverage1-3 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $5,750
Plans rated 4 stars or more7+1 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.

6 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, 4,260 of the 9,683 people eligible for Medicare in Vilas County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 44.0%. A year earlier it was 4,318 of 9,482 (45.5%).

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 (9)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Cooperative Medicare Advantage (HMO)Group Health Cooperative of Eau ClaireHMO$0$6,700Not Enough Data Available
Esteem Rx (HMO)Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc.HMO$20.00$7,1504 of 5
Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS)HumanaPFFS$60.00$7,8004 of 5
HumanaChoice H7617-007 (PPO)HumanaPPO$60.00$9,2504.5 of 5
Esteem Rx Silver (HMO-POS)Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc.HMO-POS$65.00$6,5004 of 5
Anthem Medicare Advantage 3 (PPO)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldPPO$84.00$7,1504.5 of 5
HumanaChoice R5361-002 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$87.00$7,7003.5 of 5
Esteem Rx Gold (HMO-POS)Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc.HMO-POS$125.00$5,0004 of 5
Legacy Rx (HMO-POS)Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc.HMO-POS$300.00$3,0004 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (6)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WI-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$7,1503 of 5
Compass (HMO)Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc.HMONot listed$5,0004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,0004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,0004.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$6,7503.5 of 5
Network Health Prime (MSA)Network Health Medicare Advantage PlansMSANot listedNot listedNot Applicable

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Anthem Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Cooperative Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Group Health Cooperative of Eau ClaireHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,850Not Enough Data Available
UHC Dual Advantage WI-V1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$5,4003.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete WI-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete WI-S1 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage WI-V2 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$6.30$9,8503 of 5

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