District of Columbia Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plans in District of Columbia for 2027: What's Ending and What's Available
Is your Medicare Advantage plan being discontinued, cancelled or not renewed in District of Columbia for 2027? See which plans are ending, your deadlines, and your options.
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Which District of Columbia Medicare plans are ending in 2027?
CMS publishes the official list of Medicare Advantage plans that won't continue in 2027 around October 1, 2026, and every plan that's ending must mail its members a notice by October 2, 2026. As soon as that list is out, this page will show every District of Columbia plan and county on it, carrier by carrier.
Carriers that have already announced 2027 Medicare Advantage exits:
- Humana Is Not Renewing Some Medicare Advantage Plans for 2027 (nationwide; states not named yet)
Medicare Advantage plans available in District of Columbia for 2027
Checked 2026-10-17 against CMS's 2027 plan benefit and county files.
15 Medicare Advantage plans are offered in District of Columbia for 2027 by 5 companies. 6 are HMO plans and 9 are PPO plans. 4 are special needs plans, which only people who qualify (for example, people who also have Medicaid or a chronic condition) can join, so 11 are open to most people with Medicare. Every county can choose from 15 plans.
Compared with 2026: 23 plans were offered in District of Columbia in 2026, so the count is down by 8 for 2027. Listed in CMS's 2026 files but not its 2027 files: Cigna HealthCare (3 plans in 2026), HealthSpring (3 plans in 2026). A company can also appear to leave because it changed its name, so check your own plan's letter.
Plans by company, 2026 and 2027
| Company | Plans in 2026 | Plans in 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 5 | 5 | no change |
| Kaiser Permanente | 4 | 4 | no change |
| Aetna Medicare | 3 | 3 | no change |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage | 2 | 2 | no change |
| Humana | 3 | 1 | −2 |
| Cigna HealthCare | 3 | 0 | not listed |
| HealthSpring | 3 | 0 | not listed |
Plans offered by county, 2026 and 2027
| County | Plans in 2026 | Plans in 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 20 | 15 | −5 |
Counts include special needs plans. A plan can be offered in only part of a state, so the plans you can choose depend on your county. Which plans keep your doctors and cover your medicines is not in the CMS files; a licensed agent checks that for you.
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Will a 2027 plan keep your doctors and cover your prescriptions?
The public plan sites can't tell you that without a lot of clicking, and some 2027 plans aren't on them until October 15. Give us your doctors and your prescriptions and a licensed agent checks every 2027 plan in your county against your list, then calls you with the two or three that fit. No cost, no obligation.
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Got a letter saying your Medicare plan is leaving or won't renew?
A non-renewal letter means your specific plan won't continue in your county after December 31, 2026. It doesn't mean you lose Medicare, and it usually doesn't mean your insurance company is leaving Medicare altogether. You can choose a new Medicare Advantage plan, or move to Original Medicare with a Medigap plan and a Part D drug plan.
Medicare Advantage in District of Columbia today
- At least 29,269 District of Columbia residents are in an individual Medicare Advantage plan (20 plans from 6 companies across 1 counties in 2026).
- Largest carriers by members: UnitedHealthcare (19,839), Kaiser Permanente (4,346), Aetna (1,838), Humana (1,480), HealthSpring (1,376), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage (390).
- Last year, 4 District of Columbia Medicare Advantage plans ended or dropped counties for 2026, affecting about 6,232 members, most from Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare.
My Medicare Advantage plan is ending. What are my deadlines?
- Your current plan keeps working through December 31, 2026. Doctors, prescriptions and benefits work as usual until then.
- Open Enrollment, October 15, 2026 to December 7, 2026: pick a new plan now and it starts January 1, 2027, with no gap.
- Your extra window, December 8, 2026 to February 28, 2027: because your plan is being discontinued, you get a Special Enrollment Period on top of Open Enrollment. An enrollment request received December 8-31 is effective January 1; received in January, effective February 1; received in February, effective March 1.
- Medigap guaranteed issue: apply as early as November 1, 2026, and no later than March 4, 2027 (63 days after your coverage ends).
What happens if I do nothing when my plan is cancelled?
You don't lose Medicare. If you don't choose a new plan, you're moved to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) on January 1, 2027. Original Medicare doesn't include prescription drug coverage, so you'd need to join a separate Part D plan. Going 63 days or more without creditable drug coverage can mean a permanent late-enrollment penalty.
Can I switch to a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan without health questions?
Usually yes. When a Medicare Advantage plan leaves your area or stops offering coverage, federal law gives you a guaranteed issue right: a Medigap company must sell you Plan A, B, D or G (or C or F if you were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020), can't charge more for past or present health problems, and can't refuse you, as long as you switch to Original Medicare. Some states add more rights than this. Keep your non-renewal letter; it can serve as proof.
How Medigap guaranteed issue works when your plan ends
Losing your Advantage plan this year? Moving to Medigap | Medigap or another Advantage plan? | Moving to Medigap, step by step
What to check before choosing a replacement plan
- Are your doctors, specialists and hospitals in the new plan's network?
- Are your prescriptions on its drug list, and is your pharmacy covered?
- Premium, deductible, copays and maximum out-of-pocket
- HMO or PPO, and any extra benefits (dental, vision, hearing) that matter to you
- Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare with Medigap and a Part D plan
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Questions about District of Columbia Medicare plans ending
Which Medicare Advantage plans are ending in District of Columbia for 2027?
CMS publishes the official list of plans that won't continue in 2027 around October 1, 2026, and plans must mail members a notice by October 2, 2026. This page will show every District of Columbia plan and county on that list as soon as it's out. Until then, your own plan's letter is the surest answer.
Is my Medicare Advantage plan being cancelled in District of Columbia?
If your plan won't continue, you'll get a non-renewal letter by October 2, 2026. Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) lists what's changing if your plan does continue. Your plan stays in force through December 31, 2026 either way.
How many people in District of Columbia lost their Medicare Advantage plan last year?
For 2026, CMS's files show 4 Medicare Advantage plans ended or dropped counties in District of Columbia, affecting about 6,232 members across 1 county.
What happens if I don't pick a new plan after my Medicare Advantage plan ends?
You don't lose Medicare. If you don't choose anything, you're moved to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) on January 1, 2027. Original Medicare doesn't include drug coverage, so you'd need to join a separate Part D plan, and going 63 days or more without creditable drug coverage can mean a late-enrollment penalty.
How long do I have to switch after my Medicare Advantage plan is discontinued?
You can switch during Open Enrollment, October 15, 2026 to December 7, 2026, for coverage starting January 1. Because your plan is ending, you also get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027. An enrollment request received December 8-31 is effective January 1; received in January, effective February 1; received in February, effective March 1. Choosing by December 7, 2026 avoids any gap.
Can I get a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan without health questions if my plan is ending?
Usually yes. When a Medicare Advantage plan leaves your area or stops offering coverage, you have a guaranteed issue right to buy Medigap Plan A, B, D or G (and C or F if you were eligible for Medicare before January 1, 2020) without medical underwriting, as long as you move to Original Medicare. You can apply as early as 60 days before your coverage ends and no later than 63 days after (March 4, 2027). Some states give more rights than this.
Why did I get a letter saying my Medicare plan won't renew?
Plans that won't continue next year must mail members a non-renewal notice by October 2, 2026. It means your current plan ends December 31, 2026, not that you lose Medicare. Keep the letter: it shows which plan is ending and helps prove your enrollment rights.
Will my doctors still be covered on a new plan in District of Columbia?
It depends on the plan you choose. Before switching, check that your doctors, specialists and hospitals are in the new plan's network, your prescriptions are on its drug list, and your pharmacy is covered. With Original Medicare plus Medigap, you can see any provider that accepts Medicare.
Which Medicare Advantage plans are available in District of Columbia for 2027?
CMS's 2027 files list 15 Medicare Advantage plans offered in District of Columbia by 5 companies: UnitedHealthcare (5 plans), Kaiser Permanente (4 plans), Aetna Medicare (3 plans), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage (2 plans), Humana (1 plan). 4 of them are special needs plans, which only people who qualify can join. Which plans you can actually choose depends on your county.
I just found out my plan is ending. Do I need to decide right away?
No. Your plan works through December 31, 2026. You can choose a new plan from October 15 to December 7, and because your plan is ending you also get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8 through February 28, 2027. Deciding earlier just means your new plan is settled before January 1.
Will I get pressured into a sales call if I ask for help?
No. A licensed agent looks at the plans available where you live in District of Columbia, explains what changes for you, and you decide. There is no cost to you and no obligation to enroll in anything. Calls are recorded, as Medicare requires.
How do I know my plan is on this list?
Type your plan name or the plan ID from your member card into the box above the table. The list comes from CMS's own 2026 and 2027 plan files. Your plan's written notice is the final word; if the two disagree, trust the letter and have a licensed agent check it with you.
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Sources
- CMS Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County (2026-09)
- CMS Medicare Advantage and Part D Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance, section 30.6.10 (SEP for non-renewals and service-area reductions)
- Medicare.gov: Choosing a Medigap Policy (guaranteed issue rights)
- Medicare.gov: Special Enrollment Periods
- 42 CFR 422.506 (non-renewal notice to members)
Last updated 2026-09-26. Plan counts come from CMS files; CMS doesn't publish county counts of 10 or fewer members, so totals are at least the number shown.