Medicare plan changes in Arkansas for 2027
Across 75 counties in Arkansas, the 2027 CMS file lists 1,532 county listings of Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage, compared with 1,632 in 2026. By our count, 0 counties have none in 2027, including counties that do not appear in the CMS file at all.
Before you choose a plan
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By county
| County | 2026 plans | 2027 plans | Change | Companies leaving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas County | 22 | 17 | -5 | None |
| Ashley County | 17 | 10 | -7 | None |
| Baxter County | 19 | 20 | +1 | Centene Corporation |
| Benton County | 30 | 35 | +5 | None |
| Boone County | 19 | 19 | +0 | Centene Corporation |
| Bradley County | 19 | 14 | -5 | None |
| Calhoun County | 24 | 21 | -3 | None |
| Carroll County | 25 | 29 | +4 | None |
| Chicot County | 17 | 13 | -4 | None |
| Clark County | 25 | 23 | -2 | None |
| Clay County | 16 | 14 | -2 | None |
| Cleburne County | 28 | 26 | -2 | None |
| Cleveland County | 17 | 13 | -4 | None |
| Columbia County | 18 | 16 | -2 | None |
| Conway County | 30 | 25 | -5 | None |
| Craighead County | 22 | 14 | -8 | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. |
| Crawford County | 22 | 28 | +6 | None |
| Crittenden County | 26 | 22 | -4 | None |
| Cross County | 20 | 15 | -5 | None |
| Dallas County | 23 | 20 | -3 | None |
| Desha County | 15 | 10 | -5 | None |
| Drew County | 14 | 9 | -5 | None |
| Faulkner County | 25 | 31 | +6 | None |
| Franklin County | 25 | 26 | +1 | Centene Corporation |
| Fulton County | 17 | 19 | +2 | Centene Corporation |
| Garland County | 24 | 27 | +3 | None |
| Grant County | 27 | 27 | +0 | None |
| Greene County | 22 | 17 | -5 | None |
| Hempstead County | 19 | 16 | -3 | Centene Corporation |
| Hot Spring County | 27 | 27 | +0 | None |
| Howard County | 11 | 11 | +0 | Centene Corporation |
| Independence County | 18 | 12 | -6 | CVS Health Corporation, Centene Corporation |
| Izard County | 20 | 20 | +0 | Centene Corporation |
| Jackson County | 18 | 11 | -7 | Centene Corporation |
| Jefferson County | 21 | 18 | -3 | CVS Health Corporation |
| Johnson County | 23 | 26 | +3 | Centene Corporation |
| Lafayette County | 12 | 10 | -2 | Centene Corporation |
| Lawrence County | 23 | 20 | -3 | None |
| Lee County | 23 | 20 | -3 | None |
| Lincoln County | 19 | 15 | -4 | None |
| Little River County | 17 | 14 | -3 | CVS Health Corporation |
| Logan County | 24 | 29 | +5 | Centene Corporation |
| Lonoke County | 30 | 30 | +0 | None |
| Madison County | 27 | 30 | +3 | None |
| Marion County | 21 | 19 | -2 | CVS Health Corporation, Centene Corporation |
| Miller County | 18 | 18 | +0 | Centene Corporation |
| Mississippi County | 20 | 17 | -3 | None |
| Monroe County | 18 | 13 | -5 | None |
| Montgomery County | 26 | 22 | -4 | Centene Corporation |
| Nevada County | 22 | 16 | -6 | None |
| Newton County | 24 | 28 | +4 | None |
| Ouachita County | 19 | 16 | -3 | None |
| Perry County | 28 | 29 | +1 | None |
| Phillips County | 21 | 17 | -4 | None |
| Pike County | 21 | 19 | -2 | None |
| Poinsett County | 25 | 25 | +0 | None |
| Polk County | 14 | 20 | +6 | None |
| Pope County | 23 | 22 | -1 | Centene Corporation |
| Prairie County | 24 | 23 | -1 | None |
| Pulaski County | 33 | 34 | +1 | None |
| Randolph County | 21 | 17 | -4 | None |
| Saline County | 32 | 32 | +0 | None |
| Scott County | 23 | 27 | +4 | None |
| Searcy County | 20 | 21 | +1 | Centene Corporation |
| Sebastian County | 26 | 31 | +5 | None |
| Sevier County | 17 | 14 | -3 | CVS Health Corporation |
| Sharp County | 15 | 14 | -1 | Centene Corporation |
| St. Francis County | 22 | 22 | +0 | None |
| Stone County | 23 | 20 | -3 | CVS Health Corporation, Centene Corporation |
| Union County | 22 | 20 | -2 | None |
| Van Buren County | 26 | 22 | -4 | Centene Corporation |
| Washington County | 28 | 34 | +6 | None |
| White County | 19 | 13 | -6 | Centene Corporation |
| Woodruff County | 15 | 13 | -2 | Centene Corporation |
| Yell County | 26 | 25 | -1 | Centene Corporation |
Stand-alone Part D drug plans in Arkansas for 2027
11 plans in 2027, compared with 12 in 2026. Lowest monthly drug plan premium: $5.30 (2026: $0).
| Plan | Company | Monthly premium | Deductible | Star rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Value Script (PDP) | Wellcare | $5.30 | $700 | Not Applicable |
| Humana Basic Rx Plan (PDP) | Humana | $6.30 | $700 | Not Applicable |
| Wellcare Classic (PDP) | Wellcare | $7.30 | $700 | Not Applicable |
| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) | HealthSpring | $9.30 | $700 | Not Applicable |
| Humana Value Rx Plan (PDP) | Humana | $19.30 | $687 | Not Applicable |
| BlueMedicare Value Rx (PDP) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | $98.30 | $700 | Not Applicable |
| Humana Premier Rx Plan (PDP) | Humana | $111.70 | $350 | Not Applicable |
| AARP Medicare Rx Saver from UHC (PDP) | UnitedHealthcare | $119.10 | $700 | Not Applicable |
| SilverScript Choice (PDP) | Aetna Medicare | $124.10 | $700 | Not Applicable |
| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP) | UnitedHealthcare | $207.00 | $300 | Not Applicable |
| BlueMedicare Premier Rx (PDP) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | $223.50 | $0 | Not Applicable |
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)
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files, counties
Checked 29 October 2026. Plans and premiums can change before 1 January 2027. Confirm any plan on Medicare.gov before you enrol.