Medicare Advantage

Aetna's 2027 Medicare Advantage plans in Chesapeake: six choices, one renaming to know

Chesapeake, Va. — October 2026. As the Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 Medicare coverage opens, Aetna is returning to Chesapeake with six Medicare Advantage plans — the same number it offered in 2026, with no plans leaving the city and no brand-new ones joining the lineup. Two of the six names have changed, though, and that is the kind of detail that can trip up a renewing member who skims the mail.

This article walks through Aetna's full Chesapeake lineup for 2027, by plan type and drug coverage, so you can match it against your own doctors and prescriptions before the December 7, 2026 deadline. MyMedicarePlans.org is an independent consumer site, not Aetna, and Aetna is one of six carriers selling Medicare Advantage in the city next year.

What Medicare Advantage plans is Aetna offering in Chesapeake for 2027?

Aetna is offering six Medicare Advantage plans in Chesapeake city for 2027, according to the CMS Landscape Source File. By plan type, that is one HMO, one HMO-POS and four PPOs. Five of the six include Part D prescription drug coverage; one PPO does not.

The full list, in alphabetical order, is:

• Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) — PPO, without drug coverage
• Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
• Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
• Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP) — HMO D-SNP, with drug coverage
• Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO) — PPO, with drug coverage
• Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (HMO-POS) — HMO-POS, with drug coverage

The table below lists every plan with its type and drug coverage. For premiums, copays, provider networks, drug lists and star ratings, use the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE — those details are personal to each plan and can change year to year.

Does Aetna offer a Special Needs Plan in Chesapeake for 2027?

Yes. One of Aetna's six Chesapeake plans for 2027 is a Special Needs Plan: Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP), a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan with drug coverage. D-SNPs are designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, and this one is a Fully Integrated Dual Eligible (FIDE) plan, which coordinates Medicare and Medicaid benefits together.

Aetna is not offering a Chronic Condition SNP (C-SNP) or an Institutional SNP (I-SNP) in Chesapeake for 2027. To enroll in a D-SNP, you generally need to qualify for both Medicare and Virginia Medicaid; medicare.gov and your state Medicaid office can confirm your eligibility.

What is new or not returning in Aetna's Chesapeake lineup for 2027?

Nothing is leaving and nothing is brand new, but two Aetna plans in Chesapeake have been renamed for 2027. According to the CMS Landscape Source File comparison between the 2026 and 2027 plan years:

• Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) was previously called Aetna Medicare Enhanced Plus (PPO).
• Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (HMO-POS) was previously called Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO-POS).

A new name does not automatically mean a changed plan — but it also does not mean nothing changed. The Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your plan mailed in September spells out any differences in premium, cost-sharing, drug list or network for 2027. If you cannot find yours, you can request a copy from Aetna or view your plan details on medicare.gov.

How do I check an Aetna plan against my doctors and prescriptions before December 7?

The most reliable way is the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov. You enter your ZIP code, add the prescriptions you take and the pharmacies you use, and the tool shows how each plan would handle them — including estimated yearly drug costs under that plan's formulary.

A few steps worth taking before the December 7, 2026 deadline:

1. Make a list of your current doctors, hospitals and specialists, and your current prescriptions with doses. 2. On medicare.gov, filter to Chesapeake-area plans and open each Aetna plan you are considering. 3. For HMO and HMO-POS plans, confirm your providers are in-network; PPO plans generally allow out-of-network care at a higher cost, but you should still check. 4. Call the plan directly to confirm anything that matters to you — provider directories and drug lists are updated throughout the year.

If something is unclear, 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What are the 2027 Medicare dates and figures I should know?

The Annual Enrollment Period for 2027 Medicare coverage runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. Any plan change you make in that window takes effect January 1, 2027. If you do nothing, your current plan renews for 2027 — assuming it is still offered — with whatever changes are described in the ANOC.

A few confirmed 2027 figures from CMS, at the program level:

• The Part D out-of-pocket cap rises to $2,400 in 2027 (up from $2,100 in 2026).
• The Part D maximum deductible rises to $700 in 2027 (up from $615 in 2026).
• The Part D national base beneficiary premium for 2027 is $41.33 (this 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 yet been announced. CMS typically publishes those figures later in the fall.

If you are already in a Medicare Advantage plan and change your mind after January 1, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs January 1 through March 31, 2027, and lets you switch to another Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare one time.

Who else sells Medicare Advantage in Chesapeake for 2027?

Aetna is one of six carriers offering Medicare Advantage in Chesapeake city for 2027. Across all carriers, Chesapeake residents have about 70 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from, according to the CMS Landscape Source File. This article covers only Aetna's lineup; MyMedicarePlans.org publishes separate pieces on each carrier in the area.