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18 New Medicare Advantage Plans in Connecticut for 2027: The List
HARTFORD — Eighteen Medicare Advantage plans are new in Connecticut for 2027, meaning they were not offered to Connecticut residents for 2026 and show up for the first time in the CMS Landscape file for the coming plan year. All 18 include drug coverage, and they come from three carriers: Aetna (CVS Health), Devoted Health and Humana. Whether any one of them is available where you live depends on your county.
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Key takeaways
- 18 of the 48 Medicare Advantage plans offered in Connecticut for 2027 are new, spread across Aetna (CVS Health), Devoted Health and Humana.
- A plan being "new statewide" does not mean it is offered in every county; availability is set county by county in the CMS Landscape file.
- Because these plans are new, they do not yet carry a Medicare Star Rating or a track record under their current contract.
- The Annual Enrollment Period for Annual Enrollment 2027 runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, and a choice made in that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part B standard monthly premium (2026) | $202.90 | Medicare.gov |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2026) | $2,100 | CMS |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap (2027) | $2,400 | CMS |
| Annual Enrollment Period (for 2027 coverage) | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Medicare.gov |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 | Medicare.gov |
Area counts are for the county as a whole and are not a recommendation of any plan. Program figures are set nationally.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are new in Connecticut for 2027, and which carriers offer them?
Connecticut has 18 new Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, out of 48 total plans offered statewide. The new plans come from three carriers: Aetna (CVS Health) with 5 new plans, Devoted Health with 12, and Humana with 1.
"New" here means the plan appears in the CMS Landscape file for 2027 but was not in the 2026 file for Connecticut. The full plan-by-plan list, including plan type and the number of counties where each is offered, is rendered as a table on this page; the sections below pull out the ones with the widest county reach.
Which new Medicare Advantage plans in Connecticut for 2027 have the widest county reach?
Among the 18 new plans in Connecticut for 2027, the widest county reach belongs to Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS), Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO-POS D-SNP) and Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra (HMO-POS D-SNP), each listed in 8 Connecticut counties. Aetna Medicare Elite Enhanced (PPO) is listed in 7 counties, and HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-476 (PPO) is listed in 5.
Devoted Health's 12 new Connecticut plans — a mix of PPO and PPO C-SNP options such as DEVOTED CHOICE 001 CT, DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 CT, DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 003 CT and others — are each listed in either 3 counties or 1 county, depending on the plan. Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) is listed in 1 county. The Special Needs Plans (the C-SNP and D-SNP plans) have their own eligibility rules tied to a qualifying chronic condition or to Medicaid status.
What does it mean that a Medicare Advantage plan is "new" for 2027 in Connecticut?
A plan that is new for 2027 in Connecticut does not yet have a Medicare Star Rating, and it does not have a track record under its current contract. That is a factual consequence of being new, not a judgment about quality — Star Ratings are built from measurement data collected over time, and a brand-new plan has not been in the market long enough to generate them.
For readers, the practical point is that a decision about a new plan cannot lean on a star score the way it can for a plan that has been offered for several years. The information that is available comes from each plan's own documents — the Summary of Benefits, the Evidence of Coverage, the pharmacy and provider directories — and from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov.
How do I check whether a new 2027 Connecticut plan is offered in my county and covers my doctors and drugs?
Go to the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, enter your ZIP code, and the tool will show the Medicare Advantage plans available in your Connecticut county for 2027, including any of the 18 new ones that reach your area. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Three checks are worth doing on any plan — new or returning — before you enroll:
1. Confirm the plan is offered in your specific county. A plan listed statewide in Connecticut for 2027 may be offered in only a handful of counties, and some of the new Devoted Health and Aetna plans are listed in just 1 or 3. 2. Enter your prescriptions into the Plan Finder to see how each drug is covered under that plan's formulary. 3. Check the plan's provider directory, or call the doctors and hospitals you use, to confirm they are in network for 2027.
For a Special Needs Plan — the C-SNP and D-SNP plans on the new list — also confirm you meet the eligibility rule (a qualifying chronic condition for a C-SNP, or the right level of Medicaid for a D-SNP).
What should Connecticut Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, Connecticut beneficiaries should read the Annual Notice of Change their current plan mailed in September 2026 and compare their 2027 options on the Medicare Plan Finder. December 7, 2026 is the last day of the Annual Enrollment Period for Annual Enrollment 2027; a choice made during October 15 – December 7, 2026 takes effect January 1, 2027.
Staying put is also a choice. If you do nothing and your current plan is still offered for 2027, you will generally remain in it under its 2027 terms. If your plan is leaving your county, your plan letter will say so and will explain your options.
Where can Connecticut residents get free help with Medicare for 2027?
Free, official help is available two ways: medicare.gov, which hosts the Plan Finder and the plan documents, and 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, which answers calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Both are run by the federal Medicare program and do not sell insurance.
By the numbers
Medicare Part B premium, 2006–2026
The standard monthly Part B premium has climbed from $88.50 in 2006 to $202.90 in 2026. Hover any point for that year’s premium.
Source: CMS. Standard premium shown; in some hold-harmless years many existing enrollees paid less. Confirm at Medicare.gov.
New for 2027
Medicare Advantage plans new across Connecticut for 2027
CMS lists 18 Medicare Advantage plans across Connecticut for 2027 that were not offered for 2026, alphabetically by carrier.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 5 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 8 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 8 |
| Aetna Medicare QMB Only Extra (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 8 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Enhanced (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 7 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Devoted Health 12 plans | |||
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 004 CT (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 3 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 005 CT (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 3 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 003 CT (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 3 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 CT (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 3 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 CT (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 3 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 009 CT (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 3 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 013 CT (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 014 CT (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 012 CT (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 010 CT (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 1 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 011 CT (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 1 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 018 CT (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 1 |
| Humana 1 plan | |||
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-476 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 5 |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
The 2027 choices, by type
HMO, PPO and Special Needs Plans across Connecticut for 2027
- Aetna (CVS Health) 12 plans: HMO-POS, PPO
- Centene (WellCare) 4 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Devoted Health 12 plans: PPO
- Elevance Health (Anthem) 7 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Humana 5 plans: PPO
- UnitedHealthcare 8 plans: HMO-POS, PPO
HMO plans use a network and usually a primary-care doctor and referrals; HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network coverage; PPO plans also cover out-of-network care, at a higher share; PFFS plans pay any provider that accepts the plan’s terms. Special Needs Plans serve people with Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), certain chronic conditions (C-SNP) or living in an institution (I-SNP).
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plans are offered county by county; a plan listed for the state may not be offered in your county. No plan is ranked or recommended; premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Medicare Advantage plans are new in Connecticut for 2027?
Does "new statewide" mean a plan is offered in every Connecticut county?
Why don't these new 2027 plans have a Star Rating?
When do I need to decide for 2027?
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- CMS — MA Landscape Source File (plan-level availability by county)
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year (year-over-year comparison)
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov)
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Sources and methodology
- Medicare.gov, Medicare costs (Part B premium)
- CMS, Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) program rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D plan-year announcements
- Medicare.gov, enrollment periods and plan rules
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, CY2026 and CY2027: the count of new Connecticut plans for 2027, the carriers, the plan names and the county-reach figures.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates (October 15 – December 7, 2026) and the January 1, 2027 effective date.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder: the tool for checking plan availability by ZIP code, formularies and provider directories.
How we put this together: area counts come from the CMS files listed above for the county that contains this city, program figures come from CMS, Medicare.gov and the Social Security Administration, and no plan is ranked or recommended.
By The Medicare Desk · Published . For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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