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23 Medicare Advantage Plans Not Returning in Kansas for 2027: The List
TOPEKA, Kan. — Twenty-three Medicare Advantage plans currently offered somewhere in Kansas will not appear in any county's 2027 lineup, according to a comparison of the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for contract years 2026 and 2027. Eighty plans from eight carriers are set to be offered across the state for 2027. Non-renewals happen every year, and they do not mean a member loses Medicare — but they do mean affected members have a decision to make before coverage changes on January 1, 2027.
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Key takeaways
- Twenty-three Medicare Advantage plans offered in Kansas for 2026 are not in the CMS 2027 file for any Kansas county.
- If your plan is on the list, your carrier must mail you a non-renewal notice (the Annual Notice of Change or a separate termination letter) by late September 2026.
- Doing nothing means you return to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027, with no Part D drug coverage unless you actively enroll in a drug plan.
- A Special Enrollment Period runs through February 28, 2027 for people whose plan is non-renewed, 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.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are not returning in Kansas for 2027, and from which carriers?
Twenty-three Medicare Advantage plans offered in Kansas for 2026 are not returning for 2027, based on the CMS Landscape files. The non-renewals come from six carriers: Aetna (CVS Health), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Centene (WellCare), Elevance Health (Anthem), HealthSpring, and UnitedHealthcare. For 2027, Kansas will have 80 Medicare Advantage plans available statewide from eight carriers, though which plans appear in any given ZIP code varies county by county. The full list of exiting plans is rendered as a table elsewhere on this page.
Which exiting Kansas plans served the most counties in 2026?
Several of the non-renewing plans were offered across large portions of Kansas in 2026. Healthy Blue Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) from Elevance Health (Anthem) served 93 counties this year. UHC Dual Complete KS-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) from UnitedHealthcare served 68 counties. Three Centene (WellCare) plans — Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) and Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) at 56 counties each, and Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP) at 43 counties — also reached broad geographies. Because a plan's county count reflects where it was sold in 2026, members in those counties should check their individual mail.
How can a Kansas member tell if their Medicare Advantage plan is leaving for 2027?
There are two reliable ways to tell. First, carriers are required to mail a non-renewal notice before the Annual Enrollment Period opens — usually arriving in late September or early October 2026 — stating that the plan will not be offered in 2027. Second, you can compare the plan name printed on your member ID card to the list of exiting plans on this page. The names must match exactly, including the plan type in parentheses (HMO, PPO, HMO-POS, C-SNP, D-SNP, or I-SNP); carriers often sell several plans with similar names, and only some of them may be affected.
What happens to a Kansas member who does nothing before December 7, 2026?
If a plan is non-renewed and the member takes no action, that member is returned to Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) automatically on January 1, 2027. Original Medicare does not include Part D prescription drug coverage, so anyone who wants drug coverage must actively enroll in a standalone Part D plan. Doing nothing also means no Medicare Advantage extras of any kind in 2027 unless a new plan is chosen. Original Medicare is real coverage and keeps doctor and hospital access nationwide, but the cost structure is different from a Medicare Advantage plan.
What is the Special Enrollment Period and Medigap guaranteed-issue right when a plan is non-renewed?
When a Medicare Advantage plan is non-renewed, the member qualifies for a Special Enrollment Period that runs from December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027. During that window, the member can join a different Medicare Advantage plan or a standalone Part D plan outside the regular Annual Enrollment 2027 deadline. Federal rules also create a Medigap guaranteed-issue right for people losing Medicare Advantage coverage because their plan left the service area, meaning certain Medigap (Medicare Supplement) policies must be sold without medical underwriting during a limited window. Specific Medigap plan letters, timing details, and any additional state protections are set by Kansas rules; the Kansas Insurance Department can confirm what applies.
How do I check which Medicare Advantage plans are offered in my Kansas county for 2027?
The authoritative county-level lineup for 2027 is on the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, where you can enter your ZIP code and see every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available where you live. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The CMS Landscape Source File is the underlying data behind both tools. Because plan availability is set county by county, the 80 plans counted statewide for Kansas will not all appear in any single county.
What should a Kansas member do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, every Medicare Advantage member should read the Annual Notice of Change or non-renewal letter the carrier mails in the fall, then compare 2027 options on the Medicare Plan Finder. If your plan is on the exiting list for 2027, you will need to either choose a replacement Medicare Advantage plan, enroll in a standalone Part D plan to pair with Original Medicare, or consider a Medigap policy under the guaranteed-issue right. Writing down your doctors, pharmacies, and current prescriptions before you compare makes the process shorter. The Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and a choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
Where can Kansans get free help comparing 2027 plans?
Free, unbiased help is available directly from Medicare. The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov lets you compare every plan available in your county side by side, filter by your prescriptions, and check whether your doctors are in-network. 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) is staffed around the clock and can walk you through options by phone. Plan-specific details such as premiums, copays, formularies, provider networks, and star ratings come from the Medicare Plan Finder or the plan's own Evidence of Coverage and provider directories.
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 Kansas not returning for 2027
These 23 plans are offered across Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 8 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 14 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 14 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 9 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 6 |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 2 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 2 |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 2 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas 1 plan | |||
| Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 10 |
| Centene (WellCare) 3 plans | |||
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) | PPO | No | 56 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 56 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | 43 |
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 1 plan | |||
| Healthy Blue Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 93 |
| HealthSpring 3 plans | |||
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 6 |
| HealthSpring Preferred Savings (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 6 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 6 |
| UnitedHealthcare 7 plans | |||
| UHC Dual Complete KS-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 68 |
| Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 1 |
| Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP) | HMO-POS I-SNP | Yes | 1 |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 1 |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty no Rx (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 1 |
| Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | 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 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.
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
Will I lose Medicare if my Medicare Advantage plan is not returning in Kansas for 2027?
How will I know if my plan is one of the 23 Kansas plans not returning?
Can I switch plans after December 7, 2026 if my plan is non-renewed?
Where do I compare the 80 Medicare Advantage plans offered in Kansas 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 File (CY2026 and CY2027): the count of plans not returning, the count of plans offered for 2027, carrier names, plan names, plan types, and 2026 county counts for Kansas.
- CMS — Medicare enrollment periods (medicare.gov): the Annual Enrollment Period dates and the Special Enrollment Period for a non-renewed plan through February 28.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder: the tool for checking county-level 2027 plan availability.
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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