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Aetna's 2027 Medicare Advantage slate in Cleveland: 7 plans, 3 gone, 1 renamed
Cleveland, Ohio — Aetna is bringing seven Medicare Advantage plans to Cuyahoga County for 2027, down from ten this year, with three plans not returning and one renamed, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape file for the coming plan year. The 2027 lineup becomes effective January 1, and the window to compare it against your doctors and prescriptions is the Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 through December 7, 2026.
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Key takeaways
- Aetna is offering 7 Medicare Advantage plans in Cuyahoga County for 2027: 2 HMO, 1 HMO-POS, and 4 PPO.
- Three Aetna plans available in 2026 are not returning for 2027, no plans are new, and one plan has been renamed.
- Of Aetna's 7 plans, 2 are Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) and 6 include prescription drug coverage.
- The window to review your Annual Notice of Change and switch plans runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, for coverage that starts January 1, 2027.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Cuyahoga County (2026) | 112 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Cuyahoga County (2027) | 99 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 31 / 18 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Cuyahoga County (2026) | 16 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Cuyahoga County | 58% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Cuyahoga County | 242,818 | 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. We are not Aetna, and Aetna is one of 16 carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Cuyahoga County next year; together those carriers offer 99 plans.
What Aetna Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Cleveland for 2027?
Aetna is offering 7 Medicare Advantage plans in Cuyahoga County — the county Cleveland sits in — for the 2027 plan year. By type, that is 2 HMO plans, 1 HMO-POS plan, and 4 PPO plans. Six of the seven include Part D prescription drug coverage; one does not.
The full roster, in alphabetical order, is in the table below. The 2027 plans are:
- Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Classic (PPO) — renamed from Aetna Medicare Advantra (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS)
We cannot list premiums, copays, networks, drug lists, or star ratings here; those are plan-specific details you will see in the Medicare Plan Finder and in each plan's own documents.
Does Aetna offer Special Needs Plans in Cuyahoga County for 2027?
Aetna is offering 2 Special Needs Plans in Cuyahoga County for 2027, and both are Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNPs). It is not offering a Dual-Eligible SNP (D-SNP) or an Institutional SNP (I-SNP) in the county for the coming year.
C-SNPs are designed for people living with certain chronic conditions. Eligibility is specific — you have to qualify based on your diagnosis — so if a C-SNP interests you, confirm whether you qualify before enrolling.
What's new, renamed, or not returning in Aetna's 2027 Cleveland lineup?
For 2027 in Cuyahoga County, Aetna has 0 new plans, 1 renamed plan, and 3 plans that are not returning. The renamed plan is Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Classic (PPO), formerly Aetna Medicare Advantra (PPO).
If you are currently in an Aetna plan that is not returning, Aetna will send a notice explaining what happens next and your options. If your plan is simply renamed or continuing, it will renew automatically on January 1, 2027, with any changes spelled out in the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) that arrives in the fall. Nothing is required of you to keep a continuing plan — but reading the ANOC is how you learn what shifted.
How do I check an Aetna plan against my doctors and prescriptions before December 7?
The most reliable way to check any 2027 plan against your specific doctors and medications is the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov. You enter your ZIP code, your prescriptions and dosages, and your preferred pharmacies, and the tool shows how each plan handles them for the coming year.
A few steps that help:
1. Read your current plan's Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which arrives by the end of September. It lists what is changing for 2027. 2. On medicare.gov, enter your drug list and pharmacies exactly as you use them. Small details (dosage, generic vs. brand) change the result. 3. Confirm your doctors and preferred hospitals with the plan directly, by phone or on the plan's own provider search. Directories can lag; a quick call avoids surprises. 4. If you take expensive medications, ask about the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which lets you spread Part D out-of-pocket costs across the year. 5. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24/7, if you want to walk through options with someone.
Any change you make between October 15 and December 7, 2026, takes effect January 1, 2027.
What Medicare figures are confirmed for 2027?
CMS has published a few Part D numbers for 2027: the Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 (up from $2,100 in 2026), the Part D maximum deductible rises to $700 (up from $615 in 2026), and the Part D national base beneficiary premium is $41.33 (that figure 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 been released yet. CMS typically announces them later in the fall, usually in November. We do not estimate those numbers.
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 Cuyahoga County
(MA penetration in Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga County for 2027
CMS lists 7 Aetna Medicare Advantage plans in Cuyahoga County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 15 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 7 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Classic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | 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 Cuyahoga 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
What happens if I do nothing during Annual Enrollment?
Can I switch plans after December 7, 2026?
Does Aetna offer the only Medicare Advantage plans in Cuyahoga County?
Where do I go for the exact cost and benefit details of a specific plan?
- 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 Cleveland
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 (plan years 2026 and 2027): Aetna's 2027 plan count and types in Cuyahoga County, Special Needs Plan counts, plans with drug coverage, plans renamed or not returning, and total carrier and plan counts in the county.
- Medicare.gov: Annual Enrollment Period dates, Medicare Plan Finder, and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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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