Medicare Advantage
Anthem Medicare Advantage in Maine for 2027: 6 Plans, County by County
AUGUSTA, Maine — Anthem, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services groups under Elevance Health, is bringing six Medicare Advantage plans to Maine for the 2027 plan year, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File. The lineup includes a mix of HMO and HMO-POS plans, several Special Needs Plans, and three plans that are new for the year. This explainer, published by an independent Medicare education site that is not Anthem, not any other carrier, and not the government, walks through what the CMS file shows and how to confirm what is actually offered where you live.
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Key takeaways
- Anthem lists 6 Medicare Advantage plans statewide in Maine for 2027, including 3 HMO and 3 HMO-POS plans.
- Three of Anthem's 2027 Maine plans are new for the year, and two 2026 plans are not returning.
- Each plan is sold county by county, so a plan listed statewide may not be available in your Maine county.
- Annual Enrollment 2027 runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and your choice 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.
What is Anthem offering across Maine for 2027?
Anthem is offering 6 Medicare Advantage plans in Maine for 2027, split between 3 HMO plans and 3 HMO-POS plans, per the CMS Landscape file. Within that total, 2 are Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and 1 is a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP); there are no Institutional SNPs on Anthem's Maine slate. Five of the six plans include Part D prescription drug coverage; one is offered without drug coverage.
For context, CMS lists 5 other Medicare Advantage carriers operating somewhere in Maine for 2027, and all carriers together account for 50 plans statewide. The table on this page shows Anthem's full 2027 lineup side by side.
Which Anthem plans reach the most Maine counties in 2027?
Two Anthem plans reach the widest footprint in Maine for 2027, each offered in 14 counties: Anthem | MaineHealth Advantage Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) and Anthem | MaineHealth Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP), per the CMS Landscape file. Anthem | MaineHealth Advantage Plus (HMO) is offered in 10 counties, and Anthem | MaineHealth Advantage Veteran (HMO-POS) is offered in 6 counties. The remaining two — Anthem | MaineHealth Advantage Choice (HMO-POS) and Anthem | MaineHealth Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) — are each offered in 2 counties.
A wide county count does not mean a plan is a fit for any particular person; it simply means CMS lists it as available for sale in that many of Maine's 16 counties. The county-level table on this page is the place to check whether a specific plan reaches your address.
What is new or not returning from Anthem in Maine for 2027?
Three Anthem plans are new for 2027 in Maine, and two Anthem plans from 2026 are not returning, based on the year-over-year comparison in the CMS Landscape Source Files. The new entries are Anthem I MaineHealth Advantage Veteran (HMO-POS), Anthem | MaineHealth Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP), and Anthem | MaineHealth Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP).
If you are currently in an Anthem plan in Maine, that is worth noting for two reasons. First, if your 2026 plan is one of the two that will not continue, you will receive a non-renewal notice from the plan and will need to pick a new plan during Annual Enrollment 2027 to keep Medicare Advantage coverage starting January 1, 2027. Second, even a plan that is returning can change its service area, benefits or drug list from one year to the next, so the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) that arrives in the fall is worth reading.
How do I check whether an Anthem plan is offered in my Maine county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?
To check whether a specific Anthem plan is offered in your Maine county for 2027 and whether it covers your doctors and prescriptions, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24/7. Enter your ZIP code and county, and the Plan Finder will show the plans actually available at your address.
For doctors and hospitals, confirm network status in the plan's current provider directory, or call the provider's billing office and ask whether they are in-network for that specific Anthem plan for 2027. For prescriptions, enter each drug, dose and pharmacy into the Plan Finder, then verify against the plan's formulary and Evidence of Coverage. Plan materials — not any third-party summary — are the authoritative source on premiums, cost sharing, networks and drug lists.
What should Maine Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, Maine beneficiaries should review their 2026 plan's Annual Notice of Change, compare it with the 2027 options available in their county, and make any change through the Medicare Plan Finder or 1-800-MEDICARE. Annual Enrollment 2027 opens October 15, 2026 and closes December 7, 2026; the plan you choose takes effect January 1, 2027.
A practical checklist:
- Confirm whether your current plan is returning for 2027 or is among the plans not continuing.
- List your doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and prescriptions before you compare.
- Look at Anthem's 2027 Maine plans in the table above and note which are offered in your county.
- Also look at plans from the other 5 carriers CMS lists in Maine, so your comparison is complete.
- Enroll by December 7, 2026 if you want a change to start January 1, 2027.
If you do nothing and your current plan is renewing, you will generally stay in it for 2027 under its 2027 terms.
Where can Mainers get free help choosing a 2027 Medicare plan?
Mainers can get free, unbiased help choosing a 2027 Medicare plan from the official Medicare program. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov to compare every plan available at your ZIP code. These are the primary channels CMS points beneficiaries to for personalized plan information.
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
Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Maine for 2027
CMS lists 6 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans across Maine for 2027, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first. 5 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 6 plans | |||
| Anthem I MaineHealth Advantage Dual Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 14 |
| Anthem | MaineHealth Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 14 |
| Anthem I MaineHealth Advantage Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 10 |
| Anthem I MaineHealth Advantage Veteran (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 6 |
| Anthem I MaineHealth Advantage Choice (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 2 |
| Anthem | MaineHealth Chronic Care (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 2 |
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 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans across Maine 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
How many Medicare Advantage plans does Anthem offer in Maine for 2027?
Is every Anthem plan available in every Maine county for 2027?
When can I enroll in a 2027 Medicare Advantage plan in Maine?
What should I do if my Anthem plan is not returning 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 (CY2027): Anthem's Maine plan list, plan types, SNP counts, drug coverage, and county reach.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year comparison identifying new plans and plans not returning.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment 2027 window of 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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