Medicare Advantage
18 Medicare Advantage Plans Not Returning in Nebraska for 2027: The List
LINCOLN, Neb. — Eighteen Medicare Advantage plans currently offered somewhere in Nebraska are not in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2027 Landscape file for any county in the state, according to a comparison of the CY2026 and CY2027 MA Landscape Source Files. For 2027, Nebraska will have 52 Medicare Advantage plans from 11 carriers. If your plan is on the not-returning list, you have time and options between now and the end of Annual Enrollment 2027 on December 7, 2026.
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Key takeaways
- 18 Medicare Advantage plans available in Nebraska for 2026 are not returning for 2027, while 52 plans from 11 carriers will be offered statewide.
- If your plan is ending, your carrier must send a non-renewal letter, and you can compare your options during Annual Enrollment 2027, which runs October 15 – December 7, 2026, for coverage that starts January 1, 2027.
- Members of a non-renewing plan qualify for a Special Enrollment Period through the end of February 2027 and a federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right.
- Doing nothing means returning to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027, without Part D drug coverage unless you choose a plan.
| 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.
Which Medicare Advantage plans are not returning in Nebraska for 2027?
Eighteen Medicare Advantage plans offered in Nebraska for 2026 are not in CMS's 2027 Landscape file for any Nebraska county. The 52 plans continuing for 2027 come from 11 carriers.
The 18 not-returning plans come from seven carriers: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Centene (WellCare), Great Plains Medicare Advantage, Humana, Medica, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, and UnitedHealthcare. The full breakdown — plan name, carrier, type and counties served in 2026 — is in the table on this page.
Which exiting Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans served the most counties in 2026?
The widest footprints among the exiting plans belonged to UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) and UHC Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) from UnitedHealthcare, each serving 86 Nebraska counties in 2026.
Also serving large portions of Nebraska in 2026 were Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Secure (PPO), each in 76 counties, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO), listed in 68 counties under one plan ID and 8 counties under another. Because every Medicare Advantage plan is approved county by county, a plan listed above may not have been offered in your specific county. Check the table for your plan's name.
How can a Nebraska member tell if their Medicare Advantage plan is not returning for 2027?
There are two straightforward signs: a non-renewal letter from your carrier, called the Annual Notice of Non-Renewal, which is required to arrive in the fall, and the appearance of your plan's exact name on the not-returning list on this page.
Carriers must notify affected members in writing before Annual Enrollment 2027 begins. Compare the plan name on your member ID card or last Annual Notice of Change to the names in the table. Spelling matters — some carriers offer several plans with similar names, and only specific ones are exiting.
What happens to a Nebraska enrollee who does nothing before December 7, 2026?
If your Medicare Advantage plan is on the not-returning list and you make no choice by December 7, 2026, you will be returned to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) on January 1, 2027, with no Part D prescription drug coverage unless you enroll in a stand-alone Part D plan or another Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage.
Original Medicare will pay for covered hospital and medical services under its standard rules, but it does not include an out-of-pocket maximum or routine drug coverage. Any extra benefits tied to your 2026 Medicare Advantage plan end when the plan ends.
What Special Enrollment Period and Medigap rights apply when a Nebraska plan is non-renewed?
Members of a non-renewed Medicare Advantage plan qualify for a Special Enrollment Period that runs through the end of February 2027, allowing a switch to another Medicare Advantage plan or to Original Medicare with a stand-alone Part D plan after Annual Enrollment 2027 closes.
Federal rules also provide a Medigap guaranteed-issue right for people losing Medicare Advantage coverage because their plan is leaving the area, meaning certain Medigap policies must be sold to you without medical underwriting within a set window. State-specific rules and timing are set by the Nebraska Department of Insurance, and plan-specific details come from Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or the plan's Evidence of Coverage.
How can a Nebraska reader check their own county's 2027 Medicare Advantage lineup?
Enter your ZIP code at Medicare.gov's Plan Finder, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to see every 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available in your Nebraska county.
Statewide, 52 Medicare Advantage plans from 11 carriers will be offered somewhere in Nebraska for 2027, but each plan is approved county by county. The number available where you live will be smaller than the statewide count. Plan Finder lets you enter your prescriptions, pharmacies and preferred providers to compare specifics such as premiums, cost-sharing and drug coverage.
What should a Nebraska enrollee do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, confirm whether your current plan is returning for 2027, read any Annual Notice of Change or non-renewal letter from your carrier, and compare the plans available in your county on Medicare.gov.
Make a short list: your doctors, your hospital, your pharmacy and your prescriptions. Then run those against each plan under consideration in Plan Finder. A choice made during Annual Enrollment 2027 takes effect January 1, 2027.
Where can Nebraska beneficiaries get free help choosing a 2027 plan?
Free, personalized help is available year-round from Medicare.gov and from 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), both run by the federal Medicare program.
These resources can look up plans by ZIP code, confirm whether a specific plan is on the 2027 list, and help you enroll. For Medigap questions specific to Nebraska law, the Nebraska Department of Insurance is the state authority.
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 Nebraska not returning for 2027
These 18 plans are offered across Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska 4 plans | |||
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 76 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Secure (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 76 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 68 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 8 |
| Centene (WellCare) 4 plans | |||
| Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | 66 |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 55 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) | PPO | No | 55 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 50 |
| 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 1 plan | |||
| Humana Full Access H5216-411 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 31 |
| Medica 3 plans | |||
| Medica Advantage Preferred (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 49 |
| Medica Advantage Select (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 49 |
| Medica Advantage Value (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 49 |
| Molina Healthcare of Illinois 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 |
| UnitedHealthcare 2 plans | |||
| UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 86 |
| UHC Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 86 |
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 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.
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
How do I know for sure my Nebraska Medicare Advantage plan is not returning in 2027?
What if I live in a Nebraska county where my plan was not offered?
When does a plan chosen during Annual Enrollment 2027 start?
What if I miss December 7, 2026, because my plan is ending?
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The Medicare Advantage changes for 2027 in every state, in 30 seconds
- 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 — MA Landscape Source File: the plan-level availability by county used for the 2026 and 2027 comparison and the statewide counts.
- CMS — MA Landscape Source Files, current and coming plan year: the year-over-year identification of the 18 Nebraska plans not returning for 2027.
- Medicare.gov (CMS — Medicare enrollment periods): the Annual Enrollment Period dates, the Special Enrollment Period for non-renewed plans, and the Medigap guaranteed-issue right at the program level.
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.
By The Medicare Desk · Published . For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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