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Does your doctor take this Fort Wayne PPO for 2027?
Fort Wayne, Ind. — Fall 2026 is review season for Medicare, and if you have an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan in the Fort Wayne area — or you are shopping for one — here is what the carrier is putting on the shelf for 2027. Aetna will offer four Medicare Advantage plans in Allen County, the county Fort Wayne sits in, all of them PPOs. None are leaving, and no new ones are being added. The window to make a change for January 1, 2027 coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026.
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Key takeaways
- Aetna will offer 4 Medicare Advantage plans in Allen County for 2027, all PPOs, and 3 of the 4 include drug coverage.
- No Aetna plans are leaving the Fort Wayne area for 2027, and no new Aetna plans are being added; existing members will get an Annual Notice of Change describing any updates.
- The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, with any change you make taking effect January 1, 2027.
- Use Medicare.gov's Plan Finder or call 1-800-MEDICARE to check each plan against your own doctors, pharmacies and prescriptions before you decide.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Allen County (2026) | 58 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Allen County (2027) | 64 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 10 / 16 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Allen County (2026) | 7 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Allen County | 65% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Allen County | 61,278 | U.S. Census Bureau |
| 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.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent news and education site; we are not Aetna, and Aetna is one of 8 carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Allen County next year.
Which Aetna Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Fort Wayne for 2027?
In Allen County — the county Fort Wayne is in — Aetna (CVS Health) will offer four Medicare Advantage plans for 2027. All four are PPO plans. Three include Part D prescription drug coverage, and one does not. None are Special Needs Plans (no D-SNP, C-SNP or I-SNP from Aetna in this county).
The table below lists every Aetna plan available in the county, in alphabetical order:
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) — PPO, without drug coverage
- Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
- Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
- Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
We are not listing premiums, copays, networks, drug lists or star ratings here. Those details are personal to the plan and change year to year — the right place to check them is Medicare.gov.
What is new or not returning from Aetna in Allen County for 2027?
Nothing is being added, and nothing is being dropped. For 2027, Aetna has 0 new plans in Allen County and 0 plans not returning. The four plans above are the same four names being offered this year.
That does not mean nothing is changing inside those plans. Every Medicare Advantage plan can update its costs, covered drugs, provider network and extra benefits from one year to the next. Aetna will mail each current member an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) in the fall that spells out the 2027 differences from 2026. Read it before the December 7 deadline.
Does Aetna offer Special Needs Plans in Fort Wayne for 2027?
No. In Allen County for 2027, Aetna is not offering any Special Needs Plans — no Dual Eligible (D-SNP), Chronic Condition (C-SNP) or Institutional (I-SNP) plans from this carrier. All four Aetna plans in the county are standard PPOs open to people with Medicare who live in the service area.
If you qualify for a Special Needs Plan — for example, because you have both Medicare and Medicaid — other carriers in the county may offer one. Medicare.gov's Plan Finder lets you filter by SNP type.
How do I check an Aetna plan against my doctors and prescriptions before December 7?
Before you enroll, confirm two things specific to you: whether your doctors and hospitals are in the plan's network, and whether your prescriptions are on the plan's drug list (formulary) at a cost you can live with.
Three ways to do that:
1. Go to Medicare.gov and use the Plan Finder. You can enter your ZIP code, add your prescriptions, and the tool will show how each plan handles them. 2. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 3. Read the plan's own Evidence of Coverage and provider and pharmacy directories, available from the carrier.
If you do nothing by December 7, your current plan simply renews for 2027 — with whatever changes the ANOC describes.
What else should Fort Wayne shoppers know about 2027?
A few program-wide items worth keeping in mind as you compare plans:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027, up from $2,100 in 2026. Once your drug spending hits that amount, you pay $0 for covered Part D drugs the rest of the year.
- The Part D maximum deductible is $700 in 2027 (it is $615 in 2026). Plans can charge less.
- The coverage gap ("donut hole") was eliminated in 2025; Part D now has three phases.
- The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan lets you spread Part D out-of-pocket costs across the year in monthly amounts, at no extra charge.
- CMS has not yet announced the 2027 Part B standard premium, Part B deductible or the IRMAA income brackets. Those usually come out in November.
If you want to switch Medicare Advantage plans after January 1, there is also the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, January 1 through March 31, 2027, during which you can make one change.
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.
By the numbers
How people get Medicare in Allen County
(MA penetration in Allen County)
MA penetration from CMS enrollment data; Medigap share is an estimate. U.S. average is about 54% Medicare Advantage. These are area-level figures, not plan-specific.
2027 plan lineup
Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Allen County for 2027
CMS lists 4 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Allen County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 7 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 4 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | PPO | No | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Allen County 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. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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 Period (Open Enrollment)Anyone 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
Do I have to do anything if I like my current Aetna plan?
Is Aetna the only Medicare Advantage carrier in Fort Wayne?
What is the difference between the Aetna plans that include drug coverage and the one that does not?
When exactly does the enrollment window close?
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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)
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Also for Fort Wayne
Sources and methodology
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
- CMS, Medicare Advantage state/county penetration and enrollment files
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (table B01001, age 65 and older)
- 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
Figures cited in this article
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (2026 and 2027): the Aetna plan counts, plan names, plan types, drug-coverage status, SNP counts, and the year-over-year comparison for Allen County.
- Medicare.gov: the Annual Enrollment Period dates, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment dates, and the Plan Finder tool for checking doctors and prescriptions.
- CMS — 2027 Part D parameters: the $2,400 out-of-pocket cap, $700 maximum deductible, and $41.33 national base beneficiary premium.
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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