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Compare 52 Nebraska Medicare Advantage Plans for 2027 From 11 Carriers
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraskans on Medicare have a fresh menu to look through for next year. The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published its 2027 Medicare Advantage Landscape, and across the state there are 52 Medicare Advantage plans from 11 carriers available for the plan year that begins January 1, 2027. The window to pick or switch — Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period — runs October 15 through December 7, 2026.
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Key takeaways
- Nebraska has 52 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 from 11 carriers, but each plan is sold county by county, so your local list will be shorter.
- 16 plans are new for 2027 and 18 plans from 2026 are not returning, which is why reading your Annual Notice of Change matters.
- Annual Enrollment 2027 runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and the choice you make takes effect January 1, 2027.
- Free, unbiased help is available year-round at medicare.gov and 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.
What follows is a plain reading of the statewide numbers and a step-by-step way to compare the plans actually offered in your own Nebraska county. No plan is singled out, and no prices, benefits or star ratings appear here. Those details belong on the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov and in each plan's own documents.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Nebraska for 2027?
Nebraska has 52 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, offered by 11 carriers, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File for CY2027. Of those 52 plans, 42 include Part D prescription drug coverage. Compared with 2026, 16 plans are new to the state and 18 plans are not returning.
Those statewide totals count each contract once. Because Medicare Advantage availability is set county by county, the plans you can actually enroll in depend on where you live. A reader in Douglas County, Lancaster County, Scotts Bluff County or Cherry County will each see a different short list drawn from this statewide pool of 52.
What types of Medicare Advantage plans and Special Needs Plans are available in Nebraska for 2027?
Across Nebraska for 2027, the 52 plans break down by type into 9 HMO plans, 14 HMO-POS plans, 25 PPO plans, and 4 Cost plans. Special Needs Plans — which only accept members who meet specific eligibility rules — include 12 D-SNPs (for people with both Medicare and Medicaid), 3 C-SNPs (for people with certain chronic conditions), and 3 I-SNPs (for people who live in or need a nursing-home level of care).
The plan type shapes how you use the plan. HMOs generally expect you to stay in-network and often use a primary care doctor. HMO-POS plans add some out-of-network flexibility. PPOs give wider out-of-network access, usually at a higher cost share. Cost plans work differently again, allowing original Medicare to be used outside the plan network. If you may qualify for a D-SNP, C-SNP or I-SNP, confirm eligibility before you compare — those plans are not open to everyone.
Which carriers offer Medicare Advantage plans in Nebraska for 2027?
Eleven carriers are listed in Nebraska's 2027 Medicare Advantage Landscape: Aetna (CVS Health), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Centene (WellCare), Devoted Health, Great Plains Medicare Advantage, Humana, Iowa Health Advantage, Medica, Molina Healthcare of Nebraska, MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage, and UnitedHealthcare. The full plan-by-plan tables on this page show how many plans each carrier offers and the plan types involved.
A few notes to read alongside the tables. UnitedHealthcare lists the largest number of plans statewide at 10, followed by Aetna and Devoted Health at 8. Several carriers participate only in specific product lines — for example, Medica's lineup includes the state's Cost plans, and Great Plains Medicare Advantage, Iowa Health Advantage and MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage each offer a smaller slate. Being listed statewide does not mean a carrier sells in your county; the Plan Finder will show which carriers appear on your local list.
How do I compare Medicare Advantage plans in my Nebraska county for 2027?
To compare the plans in your Nebraska county for 2027, start at the Medicare Plan Finder on medicare.gov and enter your ZIP code; the tool will show only the plans available where you live. Then work through the same checklist for each plan on your short list.
1. Doctors and clinics. Check that your primary care provider and any specialists you see are in the plan's network for 2027. Call the clinic directly if the directory is unclear. 2. Hospitals. Confirm the hospital system you prefer is in-network, including for planned procedures. 3. Prescriptions. Enter every medication you take, with the dose, into Plan Finder. The tool will show which plans cover each drug and at what tier. 4. Pharmacies. Make sure your usual pharmacy — retail, mail-order or a long-term care pharmacy — is a preferred or standard network pharmacy. 5. Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). If you have a 2026 plan, read the ANOC your carrier mailed in September. It spells out what changes January 1, 2027. 6. Plan documents. For any plan you are serious about, open the Summary of Benefits and the Evidence of Coverage before you enroll.
Because 18 Nebraska plans are not returning for 2027, some readers will need to pick a new plan even if they were satisfied with their 2026 coverage.
What should I do before December 7, 2026, if I have Medicare in Nebraska?
Before December 7, 2026, Nebraskans on Medicare should review their current coverage against the 2027 options for their county and either keep, change or enroll in a plan during Annual Enrollment 2027. December 7, 2026 is the last day of this enrollment window; the plan you choose starts January 1, 2027.
A simple order of operations: read your ANOC, list your doctors and drugs, run your ZIP code through Plan Finder, compare the plans that come up, then enroll. If nothing on your current plan is changing in ways that affect you, you do not have to do anything — your 2026 plan continues into 2027 unless it is one of the 18 not returning.
Where can Nebraskans get free help comparing Medicare plans for 2027?
Nebraskans can get free, unbiased Medicare help from the federal Medicare program at medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Medicare.gov hosts the Plan Finder, the official enrollment tool, and plain-language explainers on how Medicare Advantage, Part D and Medigap fit together.
For questions about Medicare eligibility and enrollment timing tied to turning 65 or to disability, the Social Security Administration handles sign-up. For local population context, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes county-level data for Nebraska.
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 Nebraska for 2027
- Aetna (CVS Health) 8 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska 3 plans: HMO-POS, PPO
- Centene (WellCare) 3 plans: HMO-POS
- Devoted Health 8 plans: PPO
- Great Plains Medicare Advantage 2 plans: HMO
- Humana 6 plans: HMO, PPO
- Iowa Health Advantage 1 plan: HMO
- Medica 7 plans: Cost, PPO
- Molina Healthcare of Nebraska 2 plans: HMO
- MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage 2 plans: HMO-POS
- UnitedHealthcare 10 plans: HMO-POS, 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 Nebraska for 2027
CMS lists 52 Medicare Advantage plans across Nebraska for 2027 from 11 carriers, alphabetically by carrier, widest county reach first.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 8 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 54 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 54 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Classic Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 54 |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 54 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 34 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 33 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 33 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 33 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska 3 plans | |||
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Assure (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 61 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 61 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Protect (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 61 |
| Centene (WellCare) 3 plans | |||
| Wellcare Nebraska Total Care Dual Liberty Sync (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 66 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 54 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 54 |
| Devoted Health 8 plans | |||
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 009 NE (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 42 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 010 NE (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 42 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 006 NE (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | 42 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 NE (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 42 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 NE (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 42 |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 NE (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 42 |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 NE (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | 42 |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 008 NE (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | 42 |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage 2 plans | |||
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 56 |
| Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 56 |
| Humana 6 plans | |||
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-007 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 26 |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H0028-080 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 26 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | 26 |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 26 |
| Humana Gold Plus H0028-053 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 25 |
| HumanaChoice H5216-014 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 7 |
| Iowa Health Advantage 1 plan | |||
| Nebraska Health Advantage (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 4 |
| Medica 7 plans | |||
| Medica Advantage Essential (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 42 |
| Medica Advantage Salute (PPO) | PPO | No | 42 |
| Medica Advantage Select (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 42 |
| Medica Prime Solution Core (Cost) | Cost | No | 25 |
| Medica Prime Solution Premier (Cost) | Cost | No | 25 |
| Medica Prime Solution Standard (Cost) | Cost | No | 25 |
| Medica Prime Solution Thrift (Cost) | Cost | No | 25 |
| Molina Healthcare of Nebraska 2 plans | |||
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 52 |
| Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 4 |
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage 2 plans | |||
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage GOLD (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 21 |
| MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage SILVER (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 21 |
| UnitedHealthcare 10 plans | |||
| UHC Dual Complete NE-QV1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 84 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | 77 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S4 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 75 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA2 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 52 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 9 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NE-0002 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO) | PPO | No | 5 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx SI-MA2 (PPO) | PPO | No | 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 2027 Nebraska plan counts, plan types, SNP counts and carrier list.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (CY2026 and CY2027): the year-over-year count of new and non-returning plans.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates and January 1 effective date.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare Plan Finder: the official tool for comparing plans available in a Nebraska county.
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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