Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage in Kansas for 2027: 16 Plans, County by County
TOPEKA — For the 2027 plan year, UnitedHealthcare is offering 16 Medicare Advantage plans across Kansas, according to the federal government's Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This explainer, published by an independent Medicare education site that is not the government and not affiliated with UnitedHealthcare or any insurance carrier, walks through what Kansans will see from this one carrier when the Annual Enrollment Period opens.
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Key takeaways
- UnitedHealthcare lists 16 Medicare Advantage plans statewide for 2027 in Kansas, including 10 HMO-POS, 4 PPO and 2 PFFS plans.
- Among those 16 plans, 4 are Special Needs Plans (3 D-SNP for people with both Medicare and Medicaid, 1 C-SNP for a chronic condition), and 13 include Part D drug coverage.
- The Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and any choice made in that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
- Because Medicare Advantage plans are offered county by county, a plan listed statewide may not be available where you live — always confirm in the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov.
| 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.
What UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans are available in Kansas for 2027?
For Kansas in 2027, CMS lists 16 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans statewide: 10 HMO-POS, 4 PPO and 2 PFFS. Within that total, 13 plans include Part D prescription drug coverage and 3 do not. Four of the 16 plans are Special Needs Plans: 3 Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, and 1 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP). UnitedHealthcare does not list an Institutional SNP (I-SNP) in Kansas for 2027.
For context, CMS shows 7 other Medicare Advantage carriers active in Kansas for 2027, and 80 Medicare Advantage plans in total across all carriers statewide. The full plan list for UnitedHealthcare, with county counts, appears in the table on this page.
Which UnitedHealthcare plans reach the most Kansas counties in 2027?
The widest county reach in Kansas for 2027 among UnitedHealthcare plans belongs to UHC Dual Complete KS-QV1, a D-SNP available in 91 counties, followed by UHC Dual Complete KS-S2, a new D-SNP offered in 84 counties. Two general-market plans without drug coverage — AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA2 (HMO-POS) and AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx KS-MA01 (PPO) — are listed in 70 and 67 counties, respectively, and UHC Complete Care KS-4, a C-SNP, is listed in 67 counties.
Several AARP-branded HMO-POS and PPO plans are offered in 31 to 36 counties, while UHC Dual Complete KS-S001 (D-SNP) covers 14 counties and the two UHC MedicareDirect PFFS plans each list 8 counties. Kansas has 105 counties, so even the broadest plan does not reach every one. The on-page table lists each plan's exact county count.
What is new or not returning from UnitedHealthcare in Kansas for 2027?
Compared to 2026, CMS marks 1 UnitedHealthcare plan as new for 2027 in Kansas — UHC Dual Complete KS-S2 (HMO-POS D-SNP) — and 7 of its prior plans are not returning for 2027. CMS also flags two renames: AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-4 (PPO) was previously AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC KC-4 (PPO); AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KC-5 (PPO) was previously AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC KC-5 (PPO); and UHC Dual Complete KS-QV1 was previously UHC Dual Complete KS-Q1.
If you are currently enrolled in a plan that is not returning, you should receive a non-renewal notice from the carrier. That notice explains your options and timing. The on-page table shows which plan IDs continue, which are renamed and which are new.
How do I check whether a UnitedHealthcare plan is offered in my Kansas county and covers my doctors and drugs?
The clearest way for Kansans 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. Enter your ZIP code to see only the plans offered in your county, then enter your prescriptions and preferred pharmacy, and check each plan's provider directory for your doctors and hospitals.
A plan listed statewide — for example, AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC KS-0003 (PPO), shown in 31 Kansas counties — may not be offered in your specific county. The Plan Finder and the plan's Evidence of Coverage and provider and pharmacy directories are the authoritative sources for premiums, deductibles, copays, benefits, networks, formularies and star ratings. This article does not list those details.
What should Kansas Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026 — the last day of the Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 coverage — Kansans with Medicare should review their current plan's Annual Notice of Change, compare it to other plans available in their county on medicare.gov, and confirm their doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and prescriptions. Any election made between October 15 and December 7, 2026 takes effect January 1, 2027.
A quick checklist:
- Read the Annual Notice of Change your current plan mailed in September 2026.
- List your doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and prescriptions, with dosages.
- Use the Plan Finder at medicare.gov to compare 2027 plans in your county.
- If your plan is not returning, note the deadline in your non-renewal letter.
Where can Kansans get free help choosing a Medicare Advantage plan for 2027?
Free, unbiased help for Kansans comparing 2027 Medicare Advantage plans is available directly from Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and at medicare.gov. Medicare representatives can walk you through plans offered in your county, help you use the Plan Finder, and explain enrollment windows and rights.
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 Kansas for 2027
CMS lists 16 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans across Kansas for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 7 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
The 2027 choices, by type
How UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans across Kansas 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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Frequently asked questions
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Does every UnitedHealthcare plan listed for Kansas cover every county?
When is the Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 Medicare Advantage coverage?
What should I do if my UnitedHealthcare plan is not returning in 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 (CY2027): the Kansas statewide plan counts, plan types, SNP counts, drug-coverage counts and county reach for UnitedHealthcare.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year comparison showing 1 new plan, 7 plans not returning, and renames.
- 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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