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Anthem's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Memphis: a plan-by-plan look
MEMPHIS — If you have an Anthem Medicare Advantage plan in Memphis, or you are weighing one for next year, here is the lineup the carrier filed with Medicare for 2027. Shelby County will see six Anthem plans next year, all sold under the Wellpoint name, and one of them is being renamed. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, and any choice you make during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Key takeaways
- Anthem is offering 6 Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County for 2027: 3 HMO and 3 HMO-POS, and all 6 include drug coverage.
- Three of the six are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
- No Anthem plans are leaving Shelby County for 2027 and none are brand new, but one plan is being renamed — the details are in its Annual Notice of Change.
- You have until **December 7, 2026** to pick or switch a plan for 2027 coverage; if you do nothing, your current plan renews with the changes in its ANOC.
MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer site and is not Anthem or Medicare. We are focusing on one carrier here because readers keep asking what their current insurer is offering next year — but Anthem is one of 11 carriers selling Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County in 2027, so this is a slice of the picture, not the whole market.
What Anthem is offering in Shelby County for 2027
Anthem — which CMS groups under its parent company Elevance Health — is filing six Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County for the 2027 plan year. All six carry the Wellpoint brand. By plan type, there are three HMOs and three HMO-POS plans. Every one of the six includes Part D prescription drug coverage built in, so a separate standalone drug plan is not needed with these.
The table below lists every Anthem plan available in the county for 2027.
Special Needs Plans in the lineup
Three of Anthem's six plans in Shelby County are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, or D-SNPs. These plans are built for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, and enrollment has eligibility rules you will need to meet. Anthem is not offering a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) or an Institutional SNP (I-SNP) here for 2027.
The three D-SNPs for 2027 are Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP), Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) and Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Support (HMO D-SNP). The remaining three plans — Wellpoint Extra Help (HMO-POS), Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) and Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) — are open to any Medicare-eligible resident of the service area who meets the general enrollment rules.
What's new, what's gone, what's changed
For 2027 in Shelby County, Anthem has:
- 0 new plans entering the market
- 0 plans leaving the market
- 1 renamed plan: Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) was previously sold as Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
A rename does not automatically mean the benefits are identical to last year. If you are in that plan, read your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) — Anthem mails it in late September — for the specifics on what, if anything, is different for 2027.
How to check a plan against your doctors and prescriptions
Before you commit to any plan for next year, the two questions worth answering are: are my doctors in network, and are my prescriptions covered at a price I can live with? Here is how to check without relying on a sales call:
1. Use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov. Enter your ZIP code and your prescriptions. The tool will show which plans in Shelby County cover your drugs and estimate your yearly drug cost under each one. 2. Check the provider directory on the plan's own website, and then call your doctor's office to confirm. Networks change during the year, so a quick call is worth it. 3. Read the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for the plan you are considering. It is the full rulebook — what is covered, what needs prior authorization, and how referrals work. 4. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048), available 24/7, if you want to walk through options with someone who does not sell plans.
A few 2027 program numbers to keep in mind
Separate from any one carrier, these are the Part D figures CMS has already set for 2027:
- The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (it is $2,100 in 2026).
- The Part D maximum deductible is $700 in 2027 (it is $615 in 2026).
- The Part D national base beneficiary premium is $41.33 for 2027 — this is a formula input used behind the scenes, not what any specific plan charges.
The 2027 Part B standard premium and deductible, and the 2027 IRMAA income brackets, have not been announced yet. CMS typically publishes those in the fall, usually 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 Shelby County
(MA penetration in Shelby 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
Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County for 2027
CMS lists 6 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby County for 2027, alphabetically by carrier. 10 other carriers also offer plans there.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | For 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 6 plans | |||
| Wellpoint Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed |
| Wellpoint Extra Help (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Returning |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage Support (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Returning |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Returning |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (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 Anthem Medicare Advantage plans in Shelby 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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- 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)
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