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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage in Idaho for 2027: 15 Plans, County by County
BOISE, Idaho — For the 2027 plan year, UnitedHealthcare is bringing 15 Medicare Advantage plans to Idaho, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File for CY2027. Those plans are spread across the state county by county, which means a plan listed on the statewide roster may or may not be offered where a given reader lives. This explainer is published by an independent Medicare education site; it is privately owned and is not the government, not affiliated with the government, and not affiliated with any insurance carrier.
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Key takeaways
- UnitedHealthcare is offering 15 Medicare Advantage plans in Idaho for 2027, out of 44 statewide across all 7 carriers combined.
- Of those 15 plans, 14 include drug coverage and 7 are Special Needs Plans (3 D-SNP, 3 C-SNP, 1 I-SNP).
- Two UnitedHealthcare plans are new for 2027, and two will not return from 2026; one D-SNP has been renamed.
- 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.
The goal here is to lay out what UnitedHealthcare's 2027 Idaho lineup actually contains, how it compares to 2026, and how an Idaho resident can check whether a specific plan reaches their county before the Annual Enrollment 2027 window closes on December 7, 2026.
How many UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Idaho for 2027?
UnitedHealthcare is offering 15 Medicare Advantage plans in Idaho for the 2027 plan year. The mix is 11 HMO-POS plans and 4 PPO plans, and 14 of the 15 include Part D prescription drug coverage.
Seven of the 15 are Special Needs Plans: 3 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, 3 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) for people with qualifying conditions, and 1 Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP). For context, CMS lists 44 Medicare Advantage plans in Idaho for 2027 across 7 carriers in total; UnitedHealthcare is one of those carriers. The full plan-by-plan list is rendered as a table elsewhere on this page.
Which UnitedHealthcare plans in Idaho reach the most counties in 2027?
The widest county footprints in UnitedHealthcare's 2027 Idaho lineup belong to its D-SNPs. UHC Dual Complete ID-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP), UHC Dual Complete ID-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP), and UHC Dual Complete ID-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) are each offered in 44 Idaho counties. UHC Complete Care Support ID-1A (PPO C-SNP) is offered in 42 counties.
Among the general-enrollment plans, AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx ID-MA01 (HMO-POS) — the one plan in the lineup without drug coverage — is offered in 24 counties. The AARP-branded HMO-POS plans ID-0007 and ID-0009 each reach 12 counties, with other AARP HMO-POS and PPO plans available in smaller groups of counties. UHC Complete Care ID-13 (HMO-POS C-SNP) reaches 17 counties, UHC Complete Care ID-12 (HMO-POS C-SNP) reaches 7, and UHC Nursing Home Plan ID-F1 (PPO I-SNP) is offered in 1 county. The table on this page lists every plan with its county count.
What is new or not returning in UnitedHealthcare's 2027 Idaho lineup?
Two UnitedHealthcare plans are new in Idaho for 2027, and two plans offered in 2026 will not be returning in 2027. One existing plan has been renamed.
The two new entries are UHC Dual Complete ID-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP), listed in 44 counties, and UHC Nursing Home Plan ID-F1 (PPO I-SNP), listed in 1 county. The renamed plan is UHC Dual Complete ID-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP), which was called UHC Dual Complete ID-Q1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) in 2026. If an Idaho resident was enrolled in a UnitedHealthcare plan that is not returning for 2027, they should receive an Annual Notice of Change or a non-renewal notice from the plan explaining their options.
How do I check whether a UnitedHealthcare plan is offered in my Idaho county and covers my doctors and drugs?
The authoritative way to check county availability, provider networks and drug coverage for 2027 is the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A plan listed on Idaho's statewide roster is not automatically available in every county. For example, a plan listed as offered in 2 counties will not appear for a resident of the other 42. After entering a ZIP code on the Plan Finder, a reader can filter to UnitedHealthcare, open each plan, and look up specific doctors, hospitals and prescription drugs against the plan's network and formulary. The plan's own Evidence of Coverage and provider and pharmacy directories, published by UnitedHealthcare, carry the binding details.
What should Idaho residents do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, Idaho residents can use Annual Enrollment 2027 to join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage plan, with the choice taking effect January 1, 2027. The window opens October 15, 2026.
A practical order of operations: read the Annual Notice of Change from the current plan; list current doctors, hospitals and prescriptions; compare any plans of interest on the Medicare Plan Finder for the 2027 plan year; confirm the plan is offered in the right Idaho county; and confirm that doctors and drugs are covered under the 2027 contract, not the 2026 one. People in a D-SNP, C-SNP or I-SNP should also confirm they still meet that plan's eligibility rules for 2027.
Where can Idaho residents get free help with Medicare questions?
Free, official help with Medicare questions is available from Medicare directly. The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov allows side-by-side comparisons of every 2027 Medicare Advantage plan available in an Idaho ZIP code, and 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For questions specific to a UnitedHealthcare plan — benefits, provider network, formulary, prior authorization — the carrier's member services line printed on the plan materials or in the Evidence of Coverage is the direct source.
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.
2027 plan lineup
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in Idaho for 2027
CMS lists 15 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans across Idaho for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 7 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare 15 plans | |||
| UHC Dual Complete ID-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 44 |
| UHC Dual Complete ID-Y1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 44 |
| UHC Dual Complete ID-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 44 |
| UHC Complete Care Support ID-1A (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 42 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx ID-MA01 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 24 |
| UHC Complete Care ID-13 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 17 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0007 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 12 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0009 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 12 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0005 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 7 |
| UHC Complete Care ID-12 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 7 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0006 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0008 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0001 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 2 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ID-0003 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 2 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan ID-F1 (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | 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
How UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans across Idaho break down for 2027
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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- 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 File (CY2027): the Idaho plan counts, plan types, SNP categories, drug-coverage flag and county-level availability for UnitedHealthcare.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year comparison identifying new plans, non-returning plans, and the renamed plan.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates (October 15 – December 7, 2026) and the January 1, 2027 effective date.
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.
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