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Aetna's 2027 Medicare Advantage lineup in Greensboro: what's new, renamed and gone
Greensboro, N.C. — Aetna's Medicare Advantage menu in Guilford County is shifting a bit for 2027. The carrier will offer 11 Medicare Advantage plans in the county next year, up from 10 this year, with two new plans, two renamed plans, and one plan not returning. Shoppers have from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2026, to pick coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027.
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Key takeaways
- Aetna will offer 11 Medicare Advantage plans in Guilford County for 2027: 7 HMOs and 4 PPOs, including two D-SNPs and one C-SNP.
- Two Aetna plans are new for 2027, two were renamed, and one plan from 2026 is not coming back; the specifics for your plan are in its Annual Notice of Change.
- Aetna is one of 13 carriers selling Medicare Advantage in the county next year, with 97 plans available across all carriers.
- To check a plan against your doctors and prescriptions, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE before Dec. 7, 2026.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Guilford County (2026) | 98 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Guilford County (2027) | 97 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 15 / 14 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Guilford County (2026) | 12 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Guilford County | 72% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Guilford County | 87,184 | U.S. Census Bureau |
| 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.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer site — not Aetna and not Medicare. We publish this because the Annual Notice of Change letters are landing in mailboxes now, and the easiest way to avoid a surprise in January is to read yours against what will actually be sold in your county next year.
What Aetna Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Greensboro for 2027?
In Guilford County — the county Greensboro sits in — Aetna (CVS Health) will offer 11 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027. The lineup is 7 HMO plans and 4 PPO plans. Ten of the 11 include Part D prescription drug coverage; one does not.
Two of the HMOs are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) for people who have both Medicare and full Medicaid, and one HMO is a Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (C-SNP) for people with qualifying conditions. There are no Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) from Aetna in the county.
The table below lists every Aetna plan available in the county for 2027, in alphabetical order, along with its plan type and whether it includes drug coverage.
What is new, renamed, or not returning from Aetna in Guilford County for 2027?
Aetna has two new plans for 2027 in the county: Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) and Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO). One plan from 2026, Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO), is not being offered for 2027.
Two plans kept their core identity but changed names. Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) is now Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO), and Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) is now Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP). A new name does not automatically mean a new plan — but it also does not guarantee the same benefits. The Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) you received from Aetna in late September lays out what, if anything, is different in your specific plan for 2027.
If your current plan is one that is not returning, you will not be dropped from Medicare. You will, however, need to pick a new Medicare Advantage plan during Annual Enrollment or you will fall back to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) without drug coverage on Jan. 1, 2027.
How do I check an Aetna plan against my doctors and prescriptions before Dec. 7?
The most reliable way is the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov. You can enter your ZIP code, add every prescription you take with its dose and quantity, and list the pharmacies and doctors you want to keep. The tool then shows which plans cover those drugs, how your providers fit the network, and the full plan documents.
A few things to do before you decide:
- Pull out your Annual Notice of Change and compare the 2027 column to what you have today.
- Confirm each doctor and hospital you use is in the plan's 2027 network — networks can change on Jan. 1 even if the plan name does not.
- Check that every prescription is on the 2027 formulary at the tier and pharmacy you expect.
- If you want help by phone, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), which is open 24/7.
Decisions you make by Dec. 7, 2026, take effect Jan. 1, 2027. If you do nothing, your current plan renews for 2027 as long as it is still offered — with the changes described in your ANOC.
How does Aetna fit into the bigger Greensboro picture?
Aetna is one of 13 carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Guilford County for 2027, out of 97 plans available across all carriers. That is useful context: even within one city, the full MA market is wider than any single company's menu, and the right plan for you depends on your doctors, your drugs and how you like to get care — not on brand name.
The county-level availability comes from CMS; Medicare Advantage plans are approved and sold county by county, so a neighbor in a nearby county may see a different lineup.
What 2027 Medicare figures are already confirmed?
A few program-wide numbers for 2027 are set, and they apply no matter which plan you choose:
- Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026).
- Part D maximum deductible: $700 in 2027 (up from $615 in 2026).
- Part D national base beneficiary premium: $41.33 for 2027 (this is a formula input, not what any specific plan charges).
The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, have not yet been announced. CMS typically publishes those in the fall, usually in November. The coverage gap (the old "donut hole") remains eliminated — Part D now has three phases.
The Annual Enrollment Period runs Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2026. If you miss it and later want to switch Medicare Advantage plans or move back to Original Medicare, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs Jan. 1 – March 31, 2027.
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.
By the numbers
How people get Medicare in Guilford County
(MA penetration in Guilford County)
MA penetration from CMS enrollment data; Medigap share is an estimate. U.S. average is about 54% Medicare Advantage. These are area-level figures, not plan-specific.
2027 plan lineup
Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Guilford County for 2027
CMS lists 11 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Guilford County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 12 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 11 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | New |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) | PPO | No | Renamed |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Prime (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO) | HMO | Yes | New |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Returning |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files, plan years 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Guilford County 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. Plan availability is set at the county level. 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
Do I have to do anything if I like my current Aetna plan?
What happens if the Aetna plan I have is not returning for 2027?
Can I switch plans after Dec. 7?
Where can I get neutral help comparing plans?
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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)
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Also for Greensboro
Sources and methodology
- CMS, Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Source Files
- CMS, Medicare Advantage state/county penetration and enrollment files
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (table B01001, age 65 and older)
- 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
Figures cited in this article
- CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files (2026 and 2027): Aetna's Guilford County plan lineup, year-over-year changes, and county-wide carrier and plan counts.
- Medicare.gov: Annual Enrollment Period dates, Medicare Plan Finder, and Medicare Prescription Payment Plan information.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: confirmed 2027 Part D out-of-pocket cap, maximum deductible, and national base beneficiary premium.
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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