Medicare Advantage
16 Medicare Advantage Plans Not Returning in Virginia for 2027: The List
RICHMOND — Sixteen Medicare Advantage plans offered somewhere in Virginia for 2026 do not appear in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2027 Landscape file for any county in the state. For 2027, Virginia residents will have 148 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from across 10 carriers, according to that same CMS file. If you are enrolled in one of the 16 plans on the list below, you will need to make a decision before coverage changes on January 1, 2027.
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Key takeaways
- Sixteen Medicare Advantage plans available in Virginia for 2026 are not on the CMS 2027 Landscape file for any county in the state.
- If your plan is on the list, your carrier is required to send you a non-renewal notice (often called an Annual Notice of Change or a plan termination letter) before Annual Enrollment 2027.
- Doing nothing means you return to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027, with no Part D drug coverage unless you actively choose it.
- A Special Enrollment Period runs through the end of February 2027 for people whose plans are leaving, 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.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are not returning in Virginia for 2027, and which carriers are affected?
Sixteen Medicare Advantage plans available in Virginia for 2026 will not be offered in any Virginia county in 2027, per the CMS 2026 and 2027 Landscape Source Files. The affected carriers are Aetna (CVS Health), Elevance Health (Anthem), HealthSpring, and UnitedHealthcare.
The list, in alphabetical order by carrier, is: Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) from Aetna; Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) from Elevance Health; HealthSpring Courage (HMO) from HealthSpring; and from UnitedHealthcare, AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC VA-20 (PPO), AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0011 (HMO-POS) in two service areas, AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0012 (HMO-POS) in two service areas, AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0014 (HMO-POS), UHC Dual Complete VA-Y3 (HMO-POS D-SNP), and the six Erickson Advantage plans (Champion, Freedom, Guardian, Liberty, Liberty no Rx, and Signature). The full list is in the table on this page.
Which non-renewing Virginia plans served the most counties in 2026?
Among the 16 plans leaving Virginia for 2027, the broadest 2026 county footprints belong to Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP), which served 133 counties, and UHC Dual Complete VA-Y3 (HMO-POS D-SNP), which served 132 counties. Both are dual-eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs) for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid.
Other wider footprints on the list include Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) at 76 counties and AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC VA-20 (PPO) at 55 counties. A plan is sold county by county, so a wide footprint does not mean it was offered everywhere — and it does not mean it was offered in your county. Check the table to see whether a plan served your area in 2026.
How can a Virginia member tell if their Medicare Advantage plan is leaving in 2027?
Two ways: a letter from the carrier, and the plan name on the list. Federal rules require Medicare Advantage carriers to mail a non-renewal notice before Annual Enrollment 2027 begins on October 15, 2026, explaining that the plan will end December 31, 2026.
Compare the exact plan name on your current member ID card or Annual Notice of Change to the names in the table on this page. The spelling matters — carriers often sell several plans with similar names, and only the exact match is the one not returning for 2027.
What happens to a Virginia enrollee who does nothing by December 7, 2026?
If your plan is on the non-renewal list and you make no new choice, you will be returned to Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) on January 1, 2027. You will not automatically have Part D prescription drug coverage, and you will not automatically have a Medigap (Medicare Supplement) policy.
Original Medicare covers hospital and medical services under federal rules, but drug coverage must be chosen separately through a stand-alone Part D plan or by enrolling in another Medicare Advantage plan that includes drugs.
What is the Special Enrollment Period and Medigap guaranteed-issue right when a Virginia plan is non-renewed?
When CMS confirms a plan is non-renewing, affected members qualify for a Special Enrollment Period that runs from December 8, 2026 through the end of February 2027. During that window you can join another Medicare Advantage plan or a stand-alone Part D plan, or return to Original Medicare.
A federal Medigap guaranteed-issue right also applies in this situation, which generally lets you buy certain Medigap policies without medical underwriting within a set number of days of your plan ending. State-specific Medigap rules in Virginia are handled by the Virginia Bureau of Insurance, so contact them for details that go beyond the federal baseline.
How do I check my own Virginia county's 2027 Medicare Advantage lineup?
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 hours a day, seven days a week. These sources show every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available in your county for 2027, with the premium, deductible, copay, network, drug list and star rating for each one.
The statewide count — 148 Medicare Advantage plans from 10 carriers for 2027 — comes from the CMS Landscape file and covers the whole state. Your county will have fewer than that, because plans are sold county by county.
What should Virginia Medicare members do before December 7, 2026?
Before December 7, 2026, check whether your plan appears on the non-renewal list on this page, read any Annual Notice of Change or termination letter from your carrier, and compare 2027 options for your county on medicare.gov. A choice made during Annual Enrollment 2027 (October 15 – December 7, 2026) takes effect January 1, 2027.
If your plan is not on the list, it is still worth reviewing the Annual Notice of Change, because premiums, drug lists, provider networks and benefits can change from one year to the next.
Where can Virginia residents get free Medicare help?
Free, unbiased help is available from Medicare itself. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) any time, or use the Plan Finder and plan comparison tools at medicare.gov. For Social Security questions tied to Medicare enrollment or premiums, 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 Virginia not returning for 2027
These 16 plans are offered across Virginia 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) 1 plan | |||
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 76 |
| Elevance Health (Anthem) 1 plan | |||
| Anthem Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | 133 |
| HealthSpring 1 plan | |||
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HMO | No | 11 |
| UnitedHealthcare 13 plans | |||
| UHC Dual Complete VA-Y3 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | 132 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC VA-20 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | 55 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0011 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 31 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0012 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 31 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0014 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 14 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0011 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 12 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0012 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 12 |
| Erickson Advantage Champion (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | 3 |
| Erickson Advantage Freedom (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 3 |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 3 |
| Erickson Advantage Liberty no Rx (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | 3 |
| Erickson Advantage Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | 3 |
| Erickson Advantage Guardian (HMO-POS I-SNP) | HMO-POS I-SNP | Yes | 2 |
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 Virginia for 2027
- Aetna (CVS Health) 15 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Devoted Health 16 plans: HMO
- Elevance Health (Anthem) 16 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- HealthSpring 3 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PPO
- Humana 49 plans: HMO, HMO-POS, PFFS, PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD 1 plan: HMO
- Kaiser Permanente 7 plans: HMO, HMO-POS
- Lifeworks Advantage 2 plans: HMO, HMO-POS
- Sentara Medicare 2 plans: HMO
- UnitedHealthcare 37 plans: HMO-POS, PPO
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
Does my Medicare Advantage plan leaving mean I lose Medicare?
What if I like my current plan and it is on the non-renewal list?
How long do I have to choose after my plan ends?
Where do I find the premium, network and drug list for a 2027 plan?
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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)
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 — MA Landscape Source Files, CY2026 and CY2027: the list of Virginia plans not returning for 2027, their plan types, and their 2026 county counts; the statewide 2027 totals of 148 plans and 10 carriers.
- Medicare.gov (CMS — Medicare enrollment periods): the Annual Enrollment Period dates (October 15 – December 7, 2026), the Special Enrollment Period through the end of February for non-renewed plans, and the Medigap guaranteed-issue right at the federal level.
- Social Security Administration: contact information for Medicare enrollment and premium questions.
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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