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Compare 80 Kansas Medicare Advantage Plans for 2027 From 8 Carriers
TOPEKA — Kansans on Medicare have a defined window to compare coverage for next year. According to CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, 80 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers are listed statewide for 2027. Availability is set county by county, so the plans that appear on a Haskell County resident's screen will not match what someone in Johnson County sees. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and the choice made during Annual Enrollment 2027 takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Key takeaways
- Kansas has 80 Medicare Advantage plans listed statewide for 2027 from 8 carriers, but each plan is sold only in certain counties.
- Of the 80 plans, 72 include drug coverage, 16 are new for 2027, and 23 are not returning from 2026.
- The deadline to pick or change a Medicare Advantage plan for 2027 is December 7, 2026, with coverage starting January 1, 2027.
- Compare plans in your own ZIP code using the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
| 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 offered in Kansas for 2027?
Kansas has 80 Medicare Advantage plans listed statewide for 2027 from 8 carriers, based on CMS Landscape Source Files for CY2027. That total is the statewide count; a plan listed here may or may not be offered in your county.
Within the 80 plans, 72 include Part D prescription drug coverage, 16 are new for 2027, and 23 plans that were available in 2026 are not returning. If you are enrolled in a plan that is leaving Kansas for 2027, your plan will send a non-renewal notice and you will have time during Annual Enrollment 2027 to choose a replacement.
What types of Medicare Advantage plans are available in Kansas for 2027, and what Special Needs Plans are listed?
Kansas's 80 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 break down by type as 10 HMO, 26 HMO-POS, 40 PPO, and 4 PFFS. The Special Needs Plan counts are 7 D-SNP, 10 C-SNP, and 3 I-SNP.
Each plan type works differently. HMOs typically coordinate care through an in-network primary doctor. HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network flexibility. PPOs allow in- and out-of-network use at different cost shares. PFFS plans use a fee schedule set by the plan. Special Needs Plans serve specific groups: D-SNPs for people with both Medicare and Medicaid, C-SNPs for people with qualifying chronic conditions, and I-SNPs for people living in certain institutional settings. The right fit depends on your eligibility and how you use care — details for each plan are in its Evidence of Coverage.
Which carriers offer Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas for 2027?
Eight carriers are listed in Kansas for 2027: Aetna (CVS Health), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Centene (WellCare), Devoted Health, Elevance Health (Anthem), Humana, Kansas Health Advantage, and UnitedHealthcare. The full carrier-by-carrier plan counts and types are shown in the tables on this page.
A few notes from the Landscape data: Aetna lists 23 plans across HMO, HMO-POS and PPO; Humana lists 19 across HMO, HMO-POS, PFFS and PPO; UnitedHealthcare lists 16 across HMO-POS, PFFS and PPO, including 3 D-SNPs; Devoted Health lists 11 PPO plans; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas lists 4 PPO plans; Centene (WellCare) lists 3 HMO-POS plans including 2 D-SNPs; Elevance Health (Anthem) lists 2 HMO plans including 2 D-SNPs; and Kansas Health Advantage lists 2 HMO plans. Whether any of these appear in your county depends on your address.
How do I compare Medicare Advantage plans in my own Kansas county for 2027?
Start with the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov and enter your ZIP code; that filters the statewide list down to the plans actually sold where you live. Then walk through the same checklist for each plan you are considering:
1. Doctors. Check whether your primary care doctor and specialists are in the plan's network for 2027. Call the office to confirm, since directories update. 2. Hospitals. Confirm the hospitals you prefer, including any specialty or cancer center, participate for 2027. 3. Prescriptions. Enter every medication, dose and frequency into the Plan Finder to see each drug's tier and coverage rules under each plan. 4. Pharmacies. Check whether your pharmacy — retail, mail order, or a chain — is a preferred or standard pharmacy on the plan. 5. Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). If you have a plan now, read the ANOC your carrier mailed in September. It spells out what is changing for 2027. 6. Evidence of Coverage. For deeper detail on rules and cost shares, review the plan's EOC. 7. Compare side by side. The Plan Finder lets you line up up to three plans at once.
If you have Original Medicare with a Medigap and a stand-alone Part D plan, you can use the same tool to review 2027 Part D options.
What should Kansans do before December 7, 2026?
Make your Medicare Advantage decision for 2027 by December 7, 2026 — that is the last day of the Annual Enrollment Period, and the plan you choose takes effect January 1, 2027. There is no advantage to waiting; enrolling earlier gives you time to confirm ID cards and welcome materials arrive before January.
Before you enroll, gather your Medicare number, a list of your doctors and hospitals, and a current medication list with doses. If your current plan is one of the 23 not returning for 2027, your non-renewal letter explains your options and timing. If you are happy with your current plan and it is returning, read the ANOC to confirm it still fits.
Where can Kansans get free help comparing 2027 Medicare plans?
Free, official help is available from Medicare directly. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including TTY at 1-877-486-2048. Online, medicare.gov hosts the Medicare Plan Finder, plan documents and the enrollment tool.
You can also contact a plan directly using the phone number on its Summary of Benefits to ask about networks or drug coverage before you enroll.
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.
The 2027 choices, by type
HMO, PPO and Special Needs Plans across Kansas for 2027
- Aetna (CVS Health) 23 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas 4 plans: PPO
- Centene (WellCare) 3 plans: HMO-POS
- Devoted Health 11 plans: PPO
- Elevance Health (Anthem) 2 plans: HMO
- Humana 19 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PFFS, PPO
- Kansas Health Advantage 2 plans: HMO
- UnitedHealthcare 16 plans: HMO-POS, PFFS, 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.
2027 plan lineup
Medicare Advantage plans in Kansas for 2027
CMS lists 80 Medicare Advantage plans across Kansas for 2027 from 8 carriers, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 23 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 58 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 47 |
| Aetna Medicare Longevity (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 36 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 15 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 15 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 14 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 14 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 14 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 14 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 12 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 10 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 10 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 10 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 9 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 9 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 9 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 6 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 6 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 6 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 6 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 2 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas 4 plans | |||
| Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 6 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 6 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Comprehensive (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 6 |
| Blue Medicare Advantage Freedom (PPO) | PPO | No | 6 |
| Centene (WellCare) 3 plans | |||
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 53 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 53 |
| Wellcare Sunflower Health Plan Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 53 |
| Devoted Health 11 plans | |||
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 004 KS (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 26 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 007 KS (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 22 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 020 KS (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 22 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 005 KS (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 22 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 006 KS (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 22 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 022 KS (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 22 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 003 KS (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 4 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 021 KS (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 4 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 KS (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 KS (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 023 KS (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 2 plans | |||
| Healthy Blue Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 84 |
| Healthy Blue Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 20 |
| Humana 19 plans | |||
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | 54 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | 52 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 29 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-409 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 29 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 26 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 23 |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 22 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 21 |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 21 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-032 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 21 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) | PFFS | No | 19 |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 9 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-006 (PFFS) | PFFS | Yes | 8 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 8 |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 7 |
| Humana Total Complete Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 7 |
| Humana Total Complete Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 7 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-017 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 6 |
| Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Kansas Health Advantage 2 plans | |||
| Kansas Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 49 |
| Kansas Health Advantage Choice (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 49 |
| UnitedHealthcare 16 plans | |||
| UHC Dual Complete KS-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 91 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 84 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 70 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01 (PPO) | PPO | No | 67 |
| UHC Complete Care KS-4 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 67 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-6 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 36 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 36 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-0003 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 36 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-4 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 36 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0001 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 34 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0002 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 34 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0003 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 31 |
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 14 |
| UHC MedicareDirect Patriot No Rx PF-MA01 (PFFS) | PFFS | No | 8 |
| UHC MedicareDirect PF-0001 (PFFS) | PFFS | Yes | 8 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-5 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
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
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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 Kansas statewide plan counts, plan types, Special Needs Plan counts, drug-coverage count, and carrier plan counts for 2027.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year counts of new and non-returning plans for Kansas.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the October 15–December 7, 2026 Annual Enrollment dates and the January 1, 2027 effective date.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder: the county-level plan availability, drug pricing and pharmacy tools referenced for comparing plans.
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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