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Did your Pittsburgh Medicare Advantage plan send a non-renewal letter? Here is the list
People in Pittsburgh can choose from 95 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, against 96 this year. Nine of this year’s plans are gone, 8 are new to Allegheny County, and 46 that continue have changed their premium, deductible, plan type or name, 11 of them under a new name.
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Key takeaways
- Nine Medicare Advantage plans available in Allegheny County in 2026 are not on the 2027 CMS list; if yours is one of them, your plan must send you a non-renewal letter.
- If you do nothing, you will be returned to Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) on January 1, 2027, without drug coverage attached.
- Members of a non-renewed plan get a Special Enrollment Period that runs through February 28, 2027, to join another Medicare Advantage plan or a stand-alone Part D plan.
- Leaving a Medicare Advantage plan because it is ending also opens a federal guaranteed-issue right to buy certain Medigap policies; Pennsylvania-specific rules come from the state insurance department.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Allegheny County (2026) | 96 | CMS |
| Medicare Advantage plans offered in Allegheny County (2027) | 95 | CMS |
| Plans not returning for 2027 / new for 2027 | 9 / 8 | CMS |
| Organizations offering Medicare Advantage in Allegheny County (2026) | 16 | CMS |
| Share of eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage, Allegheny County | 69% | CMS |
| Residents age 65 and older, Allegheny County | 249,886 | 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.
PITTSBURGH — If you opened the mail this fall and found a letter saying your Medicare Advantage plan will not be offered next year, you are not alone. Nine Medicare Advantage plans sold in Allegheny County in 2026 are not returning for 2027, according to the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files. The letter in your mailbox is called a plan non-renewal notice, and it triggers specific rights and a longer window to pick what comes next.
Which Medicare Advantage plans are not returning in Pittsburgh for 2027?
Nine plans offered in Allegheny County in 2026 are not in CMS's 2027 Landscape file for the county. Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, where plan availability is set, so the list below applies to everyone enrolled in those plans across the county.
In alphabetical order by carrier, the plans not returning for 2027 are:
- Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) — Aetna (CVS Health)
- Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) — Aetna (CVS Health)
- Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) — Centene (WellCare)
- Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) — Centene (WellCare)
- Humana Gold Choice H8145-163 (PFFS) — Humana
- Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) — Provider Partners Health Plans
- Provider Partners Pennsylvania Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) — Provider Partners Health Plans
- UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) — UPMC for Life
- UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) — UPMC for Life Complete Care
Overall, Allegheny County will have 95 Medicare Advantage plans from 16 carriers available for 2027. The table on this page lists every plan available for the current year.
How can I tell if my Pittsburgh Medicare Advantage plan is ending?
The clearest sign is a non-renewal letter from your plan, mailed in the fall before the Annual Enrollment Period. Federal rules require Medicare Advantage plans that will not be offered the following year to notify members in writing. The letter usually arrives in October and says, in plain language, that the plan will end on December 31, 2026 and will not be available in 2027.
It is different from the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which is the booklet every continuing plan sends each fall to explain next year's premium, cost-sharing and benefit changes. If you received an ANOC and not a non-renewal letter, your plan is continuing — review the ANOC for what is different in 2027.
If you are not sure what you received, call the member services number on the back of your plan card, or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
What happens if I do nothing after my plan ends on December 31, 2026?
If your plan is on the non-returning list and you make no other choice, you will be enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) effective January 1, 2027. You will not automatically be moved into another Medicare Advantage plan, and you will not automatically have Part D drug coverage.
Original Medicare covers hospital and medical services under the standard federal rules, but it does not include outpatient prescription drugs. If you want drug coverage starting January 1, you need to join a stand-alone Part D plan or choose a new Medicare Advantage plan that includes drugs. In 2027, Part D has an out-of-pocket cap of $2,400 and a maximum deductible of $700, according to CMS.
What is the Special Enrollment Period for a non-renewed plan?
Members of a Medicare Advantage plan that is not being renewed get a Special Enrollment Period that runs from December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027. During that window you can:
- Join a different Medicare Advantage plan (with or without drug coverage), or
- Return to Original Medicare and add a stand-alone Part D plan.
A change made during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026) takes effect January 1, 2027. A change made under this Special Enrollment Period in January or February 2027 takes effect the first of the following month.
Leaving a Medicare Advantage plan because it is ending also opens a federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right, which lets you buy certain Medicare Supplement policies without medical underwriting within a set time frame. Pennsylvania has its own rules on which Medigap plans are available and how they are sold; for state-specific details, contact the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
What are my choices for 2027 coverage in Allegheny County?
For 2027, Allegheny County will have 95 Medicare Advantage plans from 16 carriers, according to CMS's Landscape file. You can:
1. Pick another Medicare Advantage plan offered in the county for 2027. 2. Go back to Original Medicare and add a stand-alone Part D plan, with or without a Medigap policy. 3. Do nothing and be moved to Original Medicare alone on January 1, 2027 (no drug coverage attached).
Before choosing, check that your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are covered by any plan you are considering. The Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov lets you enter your drugs and compare plans side by side, and each plan's Evidence of Coverage and provider and pharmacy directories show the full details.
CMS has not yet announced the 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible or the 2027 IRMAA income brackets; those are usually published in November.
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 Allegheny County
(MA penetration in Allegheny 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.
Not returning for 2027
Medicare Advantage plans in Allegheny County not returning for 2027
These 9 plans are offered in Allegheny County for 2026 and are not in CMS’s 2027 file for the county. 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 | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 2 plans | |||
| Aetna Community HealthChoices (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| Centene (WellCare) 2 plans | |||
| Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Returning |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Returning |
| Humana 1 plan | |||
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-163 (PFFS) | PFFS | No | Returning |
| Provider Partners Health Plans 2 plans | |||
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Community Plan (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Provider Partners Pennsylvania Essential Plan (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| UPMC for Life 1 plan | |||
| UPMC for Life PPO Rx Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Returning |
| UPMC for Life Complete Care 1 plan | |||
| UPMC for Life Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | 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
HMO, PPO and Special Needs Plans in Allegheny County for 2027
- Aetna (CVS Health) 11 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- American Health Advantage of Pennsylvania 1 plan: HMO
- Centene (WellCare) 3 plans: HMO-POS
- Devoted Health 10 plans: HMO, PPO
- Geisinger Gold 3 plans: HMO
- HealthSpring 4 plans: HMO, PPO
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield 14 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Highmark Wholecare Medicare Assured 2 plans: HMO
- Humana 12 plans: HMO, PPO
- Jefferson Health Plans 2 plans: HMO
- Perennial Advantage 3 plans: HMO
- Provider Partners Health Plans 3 plans: HMO
- UnitedHealthcare 13 plans: HMO-POS, PPO
- UPMC for Life 12 plans: HMO, PPO
- UPMC for Life Complete Care 1 plan: HMO
- VISTA Health Plan Inc. 1 plan: 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. 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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Enrollment windows are federal and the same nationwide. Confirm your personal dates at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I lose Medicare if my Medicare Advantage plan ends?
When will my non-renewal letter arrive in Pittsburgh?
How long do I have to pick a new plan if mine is ending?
Can I buy a Medigap policy if my Medicare Advantage plan is discontinued?
- 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 Pittsburgh
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 (CY2026 and CY2027): the list of plans offered in Allegheny County and the plans not returning for 2027.
- CMS — 2027 Part D parameters: the $2,400 out-of-pocket cap and $700 maximum deductible for 2027.
- Medicare.gov — Enrollment periods: the Annual Enrollment Period dates and the Special Enrollment Period for non-renewed plans.
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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