Medicare Advantage

11 New Medicare Advantage Plans in Wisconsin for 2027: The List

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin's 2027 Medicare Advantage lineup includes 11 plans that were not on the shelf for 2026, according to the federal government's Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files for the current and coming plan year. Those 11 new entries are part of a statewide total of 117 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027, and they come from four carriers: Elevance Health (Anthem), Humana, Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., and UnitedHealthcare.

The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. Any Medicare Advantage choice made during that window takes effect January 1, 2027.

How many Medicare Advantage plans are new in Wisconsin for 2027, and which carriers offer them?

Wisconsin has 11 Medicare Advantage plans that are new for 2027 and were not offered in 2026, out of 117 Medicare Advantage plans available somewhere in the state for 2027. That count comes from the CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape files for 2026 and 2027.

Four carriers are behind those 11 new plans. Elevance Health (Anthem) is bringing two new plans, Humana is bringing two, Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc. is bringing two, and UnitedHealthcare is bringing five. The full plan-by-plan table on this page lists each one with the plan type, drug coverage status, and the number of Wisconsin counties where it is offered.

Which new Wisconsin Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 reach the most counties?

The two new 2027 plans with the widest county footprint in Wisconsin are both from Elevance Health (Anthem): Anthem Dual Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) and Anthem Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP), each offered in 72 Wisconsin counties. Both are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans designed for people who have both Medicare and Medicaid, and both include drug coverage.

After those two, the next widest reaches among the new 2027 plans belong to Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., whose Esteem Rx Gold (HMO-POS) and Esteem Rx Silver (HMO-POS) are each offered in 33 Wisconsin counties. UnitedHealthcare's new entries include several versions of UHC Dual Complete WI-S1 (HMO-POS D-SNP) at 29, 25, and 16 counties, UHC Dual Complete WI-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) at 7 counties, and UHC Complete Care WI-21 (HMO-POS C-SNP) at 1 county. Humana's two new plans are HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP), offered in 25 counties, and Humana Value Choice (PPO), offered in 23 counties. Specific county lists for each plan appear in the tables on this page.

What does it mean that a Medicare Advantage plan is "new" for 2027 in Wisconsin?

A "new" plan in Wisconsin for 2027 is one that appears in the CMS 2027 Landscape file but did not appear in the 2026 file. Because the plan has no 2026 version, it does not yet have a Medicare Star Rating or a public track record under its own contract and plan ID.

That is a factual difference, not a judgment. A new plan can be a brand-new product, or a re-filed product under a new identifier, and the carrier behind it may have decades of experience in Medicare. What is simply not available on the day enrollment opens is a Star Rating or year-over-year history for that specific plan.

How do I check whether a new 2027 plan is offered in my Wisconsin county and covers my doctors and prescriptions?

To check whether any of the 11 new Wisconsin Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 is offered in your county, 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. The Plan Finder shows which plans are available at your address and lets you compare them side by side.

Three things are worth confirming for any plan you consider:

• County availability: a plan listed statewide may not be offered in every Wisconsin county, including yours.
• Provider network: use the plan's own online directory or call the carrier to confirm that your doctors, clinics, and preferred hospitals are in network for 2027.
• Drug coverage: enter each of your prescriptions into the Plan Finder, or review the plan's formulary and pharmacy list, to see how your medications are covered.
• Eligibility fit: Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) require both Medicare and Medicaid; Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNP) require a qualifying condition.

What should Wisconsin Medicare beneficiaries do before December 7, 2026?

Before December 7, 2026, Wisconsin beneficiaries should review their current coverage and compare it to what is available for 2027, including the 11 new plans, so any change takes effect January 1, 2027. The Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026.

A simple checklist:

• Read the Annual Notice of Change your current plan mailed in September, which spells out what is changing for 2027.
• Make a list of your doctors, hospitals, and prescriptions.
• Compare your current plan to other 2027 options, including Original Medicare with or without a stand-alone Part D plan, on the Medicare Plan Finder.
• If you want to switch, enroll by December 7, 2026.

If you take no action, in most cases your current plan continues into 2027 with its 2027 terms, as long as it is still being offered.

Where can Wisconsin residents get free Medicare help for 2027?

Wisconsin residents can get free, non-sales Medicare help from Medicare itself. The Plan Finder at medicare.gov is free to use, and 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) answers questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including help comparing plans, confirming county availability, and starting an enrollment.

For the official plan-level details on any plan — premiums, deductibles, copays, benefits, provider networks, drug formularies, and Star Ratings — the authoritative sources are the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, and the plan's own Evidence of Coverage and provider and pharmacy directories.