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6 Medicare Advantage Plans Not Returning in Hawaii for 2027: The List
HONOLULU — Six Medicare Advantage plans offered somewhere in Hawaii in 2026 are not in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' 2027 Landscape file for any county in the state, according to a side-by-side read of the CY2026 and CY2027 MA Landscape Source Files. For 2027, Hawaii will have 46 Medicare Advantage plans available statewide from 7 carriers.
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Key takeaways
- Six Medicare Advantage plans available in Hawaii in 2026 are not returning for 2027, and 46 plans from 7 carriers will be offered statewide.
- If your plan is on the non-renewal list, your carrier must send a written notice, typically in early October 2026, explaining that coverage ends December 31, 2026.
- Doing nothing means you return to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027, with no Part D drug coverage unless you actively choose a drug plan.
- A Special Enrollment Period runs through the end of February 2027 for members of non-renewed plans, and a federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right may apply.
| 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.
The six affected plans come from four carriers: AlohaCare, Centene (WellCare), HMSA Akamai Advantage, and UnitedHealthcare. If one of them is your plan today, you still have coverage through December 31, 2026, and you have time inside Annual Enrollment 2027 — October 15 through December 7, 2026 — to pick what comes next.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are not returning in Hawaii for 2027, and from which carriers?
Six Medicare Advantage plans offered in Hawaii in 2026 are not in CMS's 2027 Landscape file for any county in the state. The carriers involved are AlohaCare, Centene (WellCare), HMSA Akamai Advantage, and UnitedHealthcare.
The full list, rendered as a table on this page, names each plan, its type, and the number of counties it served in 2026. For 2027, Hawaii's Medicare Advantage lineup totals 46 plans from 7 carriers across the state, though what shows up in any one county is always a smaller slice of that total.
Which Hawaii Medicare Advantage plans leaving in 2027 served the most counties?
Two of the six plans not returning for 2027 served all five of Hawaii's counties in 2026: AlohaCare Advantage (HMO D-SNP) from AlohaCare, and UHC Dual Complete HI-S001 (PPO D-SNP) from UnitedHealthcare. Both are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, meaning their members also have Medicaid.
Two more had wide reach across four counties: Wellcare 'Ohana Dual Align (HMO-POS D-SNP) from Centene, and HMSA Akamai Advantage Standard Plus (PPO) from HMSA Akamai Advantage. The remaining two — HMSA Akamai Advantage Complete Plus (PPO) and AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC HI-0004 (PPO) — each served one county in 2026. A plan is offered county by county, so a plan on this list may not have been offered in your county.
How can a Hawaii member tell if their Medicare Advantage plan is ending in 2027?
Two things confirm it: a non-renewal letter from the carrier, and the plan's exact name on the list above. By federal rule, carriers must send a written Annual Notice of Non-Renewal, typically arriving in early October 2026, explaining that the contract ends December 31, 2026.
Compare the plan name on your member ID card or Evidence of Coverage to the names in the table on this page, spelled exactly. If it matches, your plan is leaving Hawaii for 2027. If it doesn't match, your plan is continuing, though its 2027 premium, benefits, drug list, or network could still change — details worth reviewing in your Annual Notice of Change.
What happens to a Hawaii Medicare Advantage member who does nothing by December 7, 2026?
If your 2026 plan is on the non-renewal list and you take no action by December 7, 2026, you will be returned to Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) on January 1, 2027. You will not have Part D prescription drug coverage unless you actively enroll in a stand-alone drug plan or a new Medicare Advantage plan that includes drugs.
Original Medicare covers hospital and medical services under federal rules but does not cap your out-of-pocket costs the way a Medicare Advantage plan does, and it does not include drug coverage on its own. That's why reviewing options before December 7, 2026, matters even if staying with Original Medicare is your preference.
Is there a Special Enrollment Period and Medigap right for Hawaii members whose plan is not returning in 2027?
Yes. Federal rules give members of a non-renewed Medicare Advantage plan a Special Enrollment Period that runs through the end of February 2027 to join another Medicare Advantage plan or a stand-alone Part D drug plan. That window is in addition to Annual Enrollment 2027, which closes December 7, 2026.
A federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right also generally applies when your Medicare Advantage plan leaves the market, letting you buy certain Medigap policies without medical underwriting within a limited window. State-specific Medigap rules in Hawaii are handled by the Hawaii Insurance Division; confirm the details that apply to your situation before you make a change.
How do I check my own county's Medicare Advantage lineup in Hawaii for 2027?
Use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov and enter your ZIP code, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Plan Finder shows every 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available in your county, with each plan's own premiums, cost-sharing, drug list, and provider network.
Hawaii's 46 statewide Medicare Advantage plans from 7 carriers for 2027 are not all offered in every county. Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Kalawao counties each have their own menu, which is why checking by ZIP code gives you the accurate picture.
What should a Hawaii Medicare Advantage member do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, confirm whether your current plan is on the non-renewal list, and if it is, pick a replacement — another Medicare Advantage plan, Original Medicare plus a stand-alone Part D plan, or Original Medicare plus Medigap and Part D — so your coverage is in place on January 1, 2027.
Have your Medicare number, your current plan ID, your prescriptions, and your preferred doctors and pharmacies ready. If your plan is continuing, read your Annual Notice of Change to see what's different for 2027 before deciding to stay.
Where can Hawaii residents get free help choosing a 2027 Medicare plan?
Free, unbiased help is available from Medicare itself. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), open 24/7, or use the Medicare Plan Finder and account tools at medicare.gov.
Medicare's representatives can walk through your county's 2027 options, confirm whether your current plan is non-renewing, and explain the Special Enrollment Period and Medigap guaranteed-issue right that may apply.
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.
Not returning for 2027
Medicare Advantage plans across Hawaii not returning for 2027
These 6 plans are offered across Hawaii for 2026 and are not in CMS’s 2027 file for any county in the state. A member of one of them gets a non-renewal letter from the plan and has a Special Enrollment Period to choose new coverage.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlohaCare 1 plan | |||
| AlohaCare Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 5 |
| Centene (WellCare) 1 plan | |||
| Wellcare 'Ohana Dual Align (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 4 |
| HMSA Akamai Advantage 2 plans | |||
| HMSA Akamai Advantage Standard Plus (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
| HMSA Akamai Advantage Complete Plus (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 1 |
| UnitedHealthcare 2 plans | |||
| UHC Dual Complete HI-S001 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC HI-0004 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 1 |
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 Hawaii for 2027
- AlohaCare 1 plan: HMO
- Devoted Health 19 plans: HMO, PPO
- HMSA Akamai Advantage 5 plans: HMO, PPO
- HMSA Akamai Advantage Dual Care 1 plan: PPO
- Humana 6 plans: HMO, PPO
- Kaiser Permanente 6 plans: HMO
- UnitedHealthcare 8 plans: 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.
Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment PeriodAnyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Frequently asked questions
Is my Hawaii Medicare Advantage plan definitely ending if it's on this list?
What if I live in a county where my plan wasn't offered in 2026?
Do I have to switch to another Medicare Advantage plan?
What is the last date to make a choice for January 1, 2027 coverage?
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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 — MA Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the list of plans not returning in Hawaii, the county counts for each, and the 2027 statewide totals (46 plans, 7 carriers).
- Medicare.gov (CMS — Medicare enrollment periods): the Annual Enrollment 2027 dates (October 15 – December 7, 2026), the January 1, 2027 effective date, and the Special Enrollment Period through February for members of non-renewed plans.
- Medicare.gov: the federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right that may apply when a Medicare Advantage plan leaves the market.
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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