Medicare Advantage

Aetna Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania for 2027: 40 Plans, County by County

HARRISBURG, Pa. — For plan year 2027, Aetna (which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services groups as Aetna (CVS Health)) is offering 40 Medicare Advantage plans across Pennsylvania, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for CY2027. That total covers general Medicare Advantage plans and Special Needs Plans combined, and it is one slice of a statewide field that includes 20 carriers and 338 plans overall. This explainer is published by an independent Medicare education site; we are not the government, not CMS, and not Aetna or any other carrier.

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How many Aetna Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Pennsylvania for 2027?

Aetna is offering 40 Medicare Advantage plans in Pennsylvania for 2027. By plan type, CMS lists 14 HMO plans, 14 HMO-POS plans and 12 PPO plans. Of the 40, 38 include Part D prescription drug coverage, and the Special Needs Plan lineup includes 7 Dual Eligible SNPs (D-SNPs), 6 Chronic Condition SNPs (C-SNPs) and 1 Institutional SNP (I-SNP). Statewide, Pennsylvania has 20 Medicare Advantage carriers and 338 plans in total for the year, so Aetna is one of many options a shopper will see on the Medicare Plan Finder. The full plan-by-plan list is rendered as a table elsewhere on this page.

Which Aetna Medicare Advantage plans reach the most Pennsylvania counties in 2027?

The Aetna plan with the widest county reach in Pennsylvania for 2027 is Aetna Medicare Longevity (HMO I-SNP), listed in 67 counties, though as an Institutional SNP it is limited to beneficiaries who meet specific institutional criteria. Among general Medicare Advantage plans, Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle Plus (HMO-POS) and Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO) are each listed in 62 counties, and Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP), which was renamed from Aetna Medicare Advantra Dual (HMO D-SNP), is also listed in 62 counties. Other broad-reach plans include Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) in 38 counties and both Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO) and Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO) in 37 counties. County counts for every Aetna plan are in the table on this page.

What Aetna Medicare plans are new or not returning in Pennsylvania for 2027?

Aetna has 10 plans new for 2027 in Pennsylvania and 9 plans that will not return from 2026. The new entries listed by CMS include Aetna Medicare Advantra Eagle (HMO-POS), Aetna Medicare PinnacleHealth Prime (HMO-POS), Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS), several Aetna Medicare Full Dual Extra (HMO D-SNP) plans across different county groupings, Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP), and additional Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) offerings. Several continuing plans have been renamed — for example, Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO) listings reflect what was previously Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO), and Aetna Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) was previously Aetna Medicare Advantra Dual (HMO D-SNP). If your current Aetna plan is among the 9 not returning, Aetna is required to send you an Annual Notice of Change or a non-renewal letter explaining your options.

How do I check whether an Aetna plan is offered in my Pennsylvania county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?

To check whether a specific Aetna Medicare Advantage plan is offered in your Pennsylvania county for 2027, use the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare.gov and enter your ZIP code, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pennsylvania has 67 counties, and plans are offered county by county; a plan on Aetna's statewide list may not be sold where you live. For doctor and hospital participation, check the plan's provider directory, and ask your providers directly whether they will be in-network for that specific plan in 2027, since networks can change year to year. For prescriptions, review the plan's formulary (drug list) to see whether each of your medications is covered and at what tier. The plan's Evidence of Coverage is the official document with the full rules.

What should Pennsylvania Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?

Before December 7, 2026, Pennsylvania Medicare beneficiaries should review their Annual Notice of Change, compare their current plan against other options for 2027, and confirm that their doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are covered under any plan they are considering. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and any choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027. If you are happy with your current plan and it is returning, no action is required. If your plan is among those not returning, or if your needs have changed, this is the window to switch. A separate Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 through March 31, 2027, with narrower rules.

Where can Pennsylvania residents get free help comparing Medicare Advantage plans for 2027?

Pennsylvania residents can get free, unbiased Medicare help by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or by using the Medicare Plan Finder tool at Medicare.gov. These federal resources let you enter your ZIP code and medications to see every Medicare Advantage plan available in your county for 2027 — from Aetna and from the other 19 carriers in Pennsylvania — along with the official plan documents. For questions about your Social Security or Medicare enrollment status, you can also contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.