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50 Medicare Advantage Plans Not Returning in Pennsylvania for 2027: The List
HARRISBURG — Fifty Medicare Advantage plans that Pennsylvanians can enroll in for 2026 are not in the federal government's 2027 plan file for any county in the state, according to a comparison of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for 2026 and 2027. For 2027, Pennsylvania has 338 Medicare Advantage plans from 20 carriers.
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Key takeaways
- 50 Medicare Advantage plans available in Pennsylvania for 2026 are not returning for 2027, and 338 plans from 20 carriers are offered statewide for 2027.
- If your plan is on the non-renewal list, you'll receive a written notice (the Annual Notice of Non-Renewal) from your carrier, usually sent in early October.
- Doing nothing by December 7, 2026 means you'll be in Original Medicare on January 1, 2027, with no Part D drug coverage unless you choose a drug plan.
- A Special Enrollment Period runs through the end of February 2027 for members of a non-renewing plan, and a federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right may also apply.
| 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.
The non-renewal list spans well-known names — Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, Wellcare, Devoted Health, HealthSpring, Highmark, Humana, Independence Blue Cross, Jefferson Health Plans, Provider Partners, UnitedHealthcare's Erickson Advantage plans, UPMC for Life, and UPMC for Life Complete Care. Some of these plans served a single county this year; others reached dozens. If your plan is on this list, your coverage will end December 31, 2026, and you have a window to pick what comes next.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are not returning in Pennsylvania for 2027, and which carriers are affected?
Fifty Medicare Advantage plans offered in Pennsylvania for 2026 are not in the CMS 2027 file for any county in the state. The 2027 Pennsylvania landscape still includes 338 plans from 20 carriers.
The 50 non-renewing plans come from a mix of carriers: Aetna (CVS Health), Capital Blue Cross, Centene's Wellcare, Devoted Health, HealthSpring, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield / Highmark Blue Shield, Humana, Independence Blue Cross, Jefferson Health Plans, Provider Partners Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare (Erickson Advantage), UPMC for Life, and UPMC for Life Complete Care. A plan not returning statewide doesn't mean a carrier is leaving Pennsylvania — most of these carriers still offer other plans in 2027. The full list is in the table on this page.
Which non-renewing Pennsylvania Medicare Advantage plans served the most counties in 2026?
Several of the exiting plans had broad footprints in 2026. Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) and the two Humana Gold Choice PFFS plans — H8145-055 and H8145-163 — each served dozens of Pennsylvania counties, as did Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) and Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) from Centene. UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP), Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) from Highmark, and Capital Blue Cross Value (HMO) also appeared across large multi-county areas.
County counts show where a plan was offered this year, not that it was offered everywhere. Check the table to see whether your specific plan — and your specific county — is affected.
How can I tell if my Pennsylvania Medicare Advantage plan is being discontinued for 2027?
Two signals confirm it: a letter from your carrier called the Annual Notice of Non-Renewal (sometimes labeled a plan termination notice), typically mailed in early October 2026, and your plan's exact name appearing on the list on this page. The letter will say your plan will not be offered in 2027 and that your coverage ends December 31, 2026.
Match the plan name on your member ID card or Evidence of Coverage to the names in the table. Plan names can look similar — for example, several Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) entries appear with different county footprints — so the exact plan name is what matters.
What happens to a Pennsylvania Medicare Advantage member who does nothing by December 7, 2026?
If your plan is non-renewing and you make no choice during Annual Enrollment 2027 (October 15 – December 7, 2026), you will be returned to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) on January 1, 2027. You will not automatically have Part D prescription drug coverage, and you will not automatically have a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy.
Original Medicare covers hospital and medical services under federal rules, but to get drug coverage you must actively enroll in a stand-alone Part D plan. If you want help with out-of-pocket costs, a Medigap policy is a separate purchase.
Is there a Special Enrollment Period and a Medigap guaranteed-issue right for Pennsylvanians whose plan is leaving in 2027?
Yes. At the federal program level, members whose Medicare Advantage plan is non-renewing have a Special Enrollment Period that runs through the end of February 2027 to join another Medicare Advantage plan or a stand-alone Part D plan. A federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right may also apply, which lets you buy certain Medigap policies without medical underwriting within a defined window.
State-specific Medigap rules in Pennsylvania are set and enforced by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department; contact them for the specifics that apply to your situation.
How do I check my own county's 2027 Medicare Advantage lineup in Pennsylvania?
Use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov and enter your ZIP code, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24/7. The county-by-county 2027 plan lineup comes from the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File, which is the same federal file used for the counts in this article.
Pennsylvania has 338 Medicare Advantage plans across its 67 counties for 2027, but what's available on your street depends on your county. Checking by ZIP code is the only way to see your exact choices.
What should I do before December 7, 2026 if my Pennsylvania plan isn't returning in 2027?
Before December 7, 2026, read your Annual Notice of Non-Renewal, make a short list of what you need (doctors, hospitals, prescriptions, any extras), and compare your options on medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE. Confirm plan details — provider networks, drug lists, premiums and cost sharing — directly with the plan's Evidence of Coverage or by calling the carrier.
If you prefer Original Medicare plus a Part D plan (and possibly a Medigap policy), that choice is made the same way, during the same window. A selection made during Annual Enrollment 2027 takes effect January 1, 2027.
Where can Pennsylvanians get free help understanding 2027 Medicare Advantage choices?
Free, official help is available from Medicare itself. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, any time of day, or use the Plan Finder and account tools at medicare.gov.
For questions about your Social Security or Medicare enrollment status, contact the Social Security Administration at ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213.
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 Pennsylvania not returning for 2027
These 50 plans are offered across Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 9 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 67 |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 22 |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 14 |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 13 |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 13 |
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 5 |
| Aetna Medicare PinnacleHealth Prime (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 5 |
| Aetna Medicare PinnacleHealth Prime (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 5 |
| Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross 5 plans | |||
| Capital Blue Cross Value (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 21 |
| Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 5 |
| Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 4 |
| Capital Blue Cross Basic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 3 |
| Capital Blue Cross Complete (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 3 |
| Centene (WellCare) 2 plans | |||
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 63 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 63 |
| Devoted Health 1 plan | |||
| DEVOTED CHOICE PREMIUM 002 PA (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 8 |
| HealthSpring 2 plans | |||
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 3 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 2 |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield 5 plans | |||
| Complete Blue PPO Merit (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 25 |
| Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 9 |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 6 |
| Complete Blue PPO Distinct (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 6 |
| Complete Blue PPO Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 3 |
| Humana 2 plans | |||
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-163 (PFFS) | PFFS | No | 63 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-055 (PFFS) | PFFS | No | 24 |
| Independence Blue Cross 1 plan | |||
| Personal Choice 65 Plus Rx (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 5 |
| Jefferson Health Plans 2 plans | |||
| Jefferson Health Plans Flex Plus (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 20 |
| Jefferson Health Plans Flex Pro (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 20 |
| Provider Partners Health Plans 2 plans | |||
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 18 |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | 18 |
| UnitedHealthcare 6 plans | |||
| Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 2 |
| Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP) | HMO-POS I-SNP | Yes | 2 |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 2 |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty no Rx (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 2 |
| Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 2 |
| UPMC for Life 11 plans | |||
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 11 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Premier Rx (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 9 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 9 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 8 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 5 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 1 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 1 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 1 |
| UPMC for Life HMO Rx Choice (HMO) | HMO | Yes | 1 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 1 |
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 1 |
| UPMC for Life Complete Care 2 plans | |||
| UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 48 |
| UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 12 |
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 Pennsylvania for 2027
- Aetna (CVS Health) 40 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania 1 plan: HMO
- Capital Blue Cross 35 plans: HMO, PPO
- Centene (WellCare) 3 plans: HMO-POS
- Clover Health 2 plans: PPO
- Devoted Health 35 plans: HMO, PPO
- Geisinger Gold 14 plans: HMO, PPO
- HealthSpring 11 plans: HMO, PPO
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield 75 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured 4 plans: HMO
- Humana 28 plans: HMO, PFFS, PPO
- Independence Blue Cross 17 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Jefferson Health Plans 8 plans: HMO, PPO
- Peak Health 2 plans: PPO
- Perennial Advantage 3 plans: HMO
- Provider Partners Health Plans 3 plans: HMO
- UnitedHealthcare 22 plans: HMO-POS, PPO
- UPMC for Life 28 plans: HMO, PPO
- UPMC for Life Complete Care 5 plans: HMO
- VISTA Health Plan Inc. 2 plans: HMO
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 will I know if my Pennsylvania Medicare Advantage plan is not returning in 2027?
What happens on January 1, 2027 if I don't pick a new plan?
Do I get extra time to choose if my plan is leaving?
Where can I compare the 2027 plans in my county?
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The Medicare Advantage changes for 2027 in Pennsylvania, in 29 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.
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 Files, CY2026 and CY2027: the plan-by-plan comparison showing 50 Pennsylvania plans not returning and 338 plans from 20 carriers for 2027.
- CMS — Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File: the county-level availability for each plan.
- Medicare.gov — Medicare enrollment periods: the October 15 – December 7, 2026 Annual Enrollment dates and the Special Enrollment Period for non-renewed plans.
- Social Security Administration: Medicare enrollment and premium billing contact information.
- U.S. Census Bureau: Pennsylvania county reference.
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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