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Medicare Advantage plans in Barbour County, WV: what changed for 2027

For 2027, Barbour County in West Virginia has 16 Medicare Advantage plans that include drug coverage, compared with 21 in 2026, according to the CMS plan landscape files.

Advantage plans with drug coverage16-5 from 2026
Advantage plans without drug coverage7-1 from 2026
Special Needs Plans12+2 from 2026
$0 premium plans with drug coverage7-5 from 2026
Median out-of-pocket limit$7,1502026: $6,700
Plans rated 4 stars or more8+3 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.

9 Advantage plan IDs (not counting Special Needs or Cost plans) listed here for 2026 are not in the 2027 file and 3 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, 2,420 of the 4,191 people eligible for Medicare in Barbour County were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or other Medicare health plan, 57.7%. A year earlier it was 2,302 of 4,128 (55.8%).

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 (16)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WV-0003 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$0$7,1503 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WV-6 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POS$0$8,5004 of 5
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504.5 of 5
Humana Gold Plus H5619-113 (HMO-POS)HumanaHMO-POS$0$8,1004 of 5
Humana Value Choice (PPO)HumanaPPO$0$9,8504 of 5
Peak Advantage Vista (PPO)Peak HealthPPO$0$7,5005 of 5
The Health Plan SecureChoice Optimum (PPO)The Health PlanPPO$0$7,0003 of 5
The Health Plan SecureCare - Option II (HMO)The Health PlanHMO$13.00$7,5003.5 of 5
Peak Advantage Summit (PPO)Peak HealthPPO$25.00$6,7505 of 5
HumanaChoice H5216-425 (PPO)HumanaPPO$29.00$7,6004 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WV-0004 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$51.00$7,1503 of 5
The Health Plan SecureChoice Reliance (PPO)The Health PlanPPO$67.00$7,0003 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-008 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPO$75.00$7,1503.5 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WV-0001 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPO$85.00$7,1503 of 5
Humana Full Access (PPO)HumanaPPO$121.00$7,1504 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO Standard (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldPPO$172.00$6,5003.5 of 5

Advantage plans without drug coverage for 2027 (7)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WV-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcarePPONot listed$9,8503 of 5
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WV-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcareHMO-POSNot listed$9,3004 of 5
Freedom Blue PPO Valor (PPO)Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldPPONot listed$6,0003.5 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$6,5004 of 5
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)HumanaPPONot listed$9,1504 of 5
HumanaChoice R0110-007 (Regional PPO)HumanaRegional PPONot listed$4,7503.5 of 5
The Health Plan SecureCare Integrity Plan 1 (HMO)The Health PlanHMONot listed$7,5003.5 of 5

Special Needs Plans for 2027 (12)

PlanCompanyTypeMonthly premiumIn-network out-of-pocket limitStar rating
Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP)Aetna MedicareHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8503.5 of 5
Humana Dual Select H5619-126 (HMO-POS D-SNP)HumanaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-162 (HMO-POS D-SNP)HumanaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-179 (HMO-POS D-SNP)HumanaHMO-POS D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504 of 5
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)HumanaPPO I-SNP · Institutional$0$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete WV-Q1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
UHC Dual Complete WV-S2 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$0$9,8504.5 of 5
CommuniCare Advantage ISNP (HMO I-SNP)Communicare AdvantageHMO I-SNP · Institutional$12.80$9,850Not Enough Data Available
The Health Plan SecureCare SNP (HMO D-SNP)The Health PlanHMO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$9,2503.5 of 5
UHC Dual Advantage WV-V1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcarePPO D-SNP · Dual-Eligible$12.80$5,9004.5 of 5
WV Senior Advantage (HMO I-SNP)West Virginia Senior AdvantageHMO I-SNP · Institutional$12.80$9,8503.5 of 5

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