Louisiana Medicare

Medicare Advantage Plans in Louisiana for 2027: What's Ending and What's Available

27 Louisiana Medicare plans end or leave counties for 2027, per CMS; 134,736 people must choose a new plan. Another 3 were merged or renumbered, so those members move automatically. If yours is on the list, a licensed agent can help at no cost to you.

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Which Louisiana Medicare plans are ending in 2027?

Checked October 6, 2026 against CMS's 2026 and 2027 plan lists and September 2026 enrollment.

The biggest plans ending: Peoples Health (71,101 members), Aetna (39,477 members), Blue (9,821 members). CMS's 2027 Plan Crosswalk says 27 Louisiana Medicare Advantage and Part D plans end or leave counties for 2027, with at least 134,736 people enrolled who must choose a new plan. Another 3 plans (9,280 people) were merged into other plans or given new plan numbers; CMS moves those members automatically, and their letter names the new plan. A plan that ends stops on December 31, 2026. It does not mean you lose Medicare. Your plan's own letter is the final word.

Peoples Health (UnitedHealthcare): 5 plans end or leave counties (71,101 members); 1 merged or renumbered (4,980 members) county detail
Aetna: 12 plans end or leave counties (39,477 members) county detail
Blue (Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company): 5 plans end or leave counties (9,821 members) county detail
Cigna HealthSpring: 1 plan ends or leaves counties (7,439 members); 1 merged or renumbered (3,445 members) county detail
Wellcare / Ambetter: 3 plans end or leave counties (5,225 members) county detail
Humana: 1 plan ends or leaves counties (1,673 members) county detail
Healthy Blue (Anthem (Elevance Health)): no plans ending; 1 merged or renumbered (855 members) county detail

30 Louisiana plans on CMS's 2026 list but not its 2027 list: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
Plan	Plan ID	Counties	Members	What CMS says for 2027
SilverScript Choice (PDP) Aetna	S5601-042	Statewide (Part D drug plan)	26,826	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 26,826 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Peoples Health Secure Health (HMO-POS D-SNP) Peoples Health (UnitedHealthcare)	H1961-003	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 60 more	21,979+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Peoples Health (UnitedHealthcare)	H1961-024	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 60 more	20,931+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Peoples Health Secure Complete (HMO-POS D-SNP) Peoples Health (UnitedHealthcare)	H1961-019	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 60 more	19,334+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) Cigna HealthSpring	S5617-371	Statewide (Part D drug plan)	7,439+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue adVantage Classic (HMO-POS) Blue (Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company)	H6453-013	Bienville, Caldwell, Claiborne, Concordia and 8 more	5,029	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Peoples Health Choices (PPO) Peoples Health (UnitedHealthcare)	H4544-001	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 60 more	5,009+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) Aetna	H3928-001	Bossier, Caddo, St. Tammany	4,013	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Peoples Health Patriot (PPO) Peoples Health (UnitedHealthcare)	H4544-002	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 60 more	3,848+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Blue adVantage Giveback (HMO-POS) Blue (Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company)	H6453-020	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 60 more	3,796+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
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Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO) Aetna	H5521-233	Assumption, Calcasieu, Catahoula, East Carroll and 16 more	3,062	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 172 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) Aetna	H3239-007	Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard and 18 more	2,772	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) Wellcare / Ambetter	H2491-032	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 44 more	2,059+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) Wellcare / Ambetter	H2491-029	Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and 11 more	1,766	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Humana Gold Plus H1951-058 (HMO) Humana	H1951-058	Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Livingston, West Baton Rouge	1,673	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) Wellcare / Ambetter	H2491-033	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 44 more	1,400+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Aetna Medicare Value Care (PPO) Aetna	H5521-326	Calcasieu, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll and 13 more	1,226+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 117 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (PPO D-SNP) Aetna	H5521-472	Acadia, Ascension, Calcasieu, Caldwell and 31 more	754+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 42 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue adVantage Thrive (PPO) Blue (Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company)	H1248-014	Bienville, Caldwell, Claiborne, Concordia and 7 more	742	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO) Aetna	H5521-645	Caldwell, Concordia, Iberville, Pointe Coupee and 3 more	384+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 57 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
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Blue adVantage Liberty (PPO) Blue (Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company)	H1248-007	St. Tammany	199	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) Aetna	H5521-476	Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. James and 2 more	157+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) Aetna	H3239-027	Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison and 4 more	132+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 132 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO) Aetna	H5521-646	Caldwell, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard and 3 more	79+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Blue adVantage Reliance (HMO-POS) Blue (Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company)	H6453-017	St. Tammany	55	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus Giveback (PPO) Aetna	H5521-235	Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll and 15 more	38+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (PPO) Aetna	H5521-365	St. Bernard	34	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Peoples Health Complete Care LA-7 (HMO-POS C-SNP) Peoples Health (UnitedHealthcare)	H1961-025	Assumption, Lafourche, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee and 6 more	4,980	Continues for 2027 as Peoples Health Complete Care LA-7 (HMO-POS C-SNP) (H1961-033). Members keep their plan.
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Cigna HealthSpring	S5617-103	Statewide (Part D drug plan)	3,445+	Continues for 2027 as HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5715-041). Members keep their plan.
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Healthy Blue (Anthem)	H1947-001	Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption and 60 more	855+	Merged into Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) (H1947-004) for 2027. Members are moved automatically and can still switch.

Full detail by company and county: Louisiana Medicare plan changes for 2027. CMS hides county counts of 10 or fewer, so totals are at least the number shown.

Medicare Advantage plans available in Louisiana for 2027

Checked 2026-10-17 against CMS's 2027 plan benefit and county files.

124 Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Louisiana for 2027 by 11 companies. 75 are HMO plans and 49 are PPO plans. 54 are special needs plans, which only people who qualify (for example, people who also have Medicaid or a chronic condition) can join, so 70 are open to most people with Medicare. Depending on the county, you can choose from between 34 and 67 plans.

Compared with 2026: 111 plans were offered in Louisiana in 2026, so the count is up by 13 for 2027.

Plans by company, 2026 and 2027

Company	Plans in 2026	Plans in 2027	Change
Humana	37	37	no change
Devoted Health	9	23	+14
Peoples Health	15	19	+4
Aetna Medicare	15	13	−2
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana	15	12	−3
Wellcare	11	11	no change
UnitedHealthcare	3	3	no change
American Health Advantage of Louisiana	1	2	+1
Healthy Blue	3	2	−1
AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP)	1	1	no change
Lagniappe Advantage	1	1	no change

Plans offered by county, 2026 and 2027

County	Plans in 2026	Plans in 2027	Change
Acadia	49	60	+11
Allen	45	53	+8
Ascension	62	63	+1
Assumption	54	57	+3
Avoyelles	46	55	+9
Beauregard	44	53	+9
Bienville	44	42	−2
Bossier	48	49	+1
Caddo	48	49	+1
Calcasieu	45	42	−3
Caldwell	40	35	−5
Cameron	48	57	+9
Catahoula	41	40	−1
Claiborne	37	36	−1
Concordia	41	34	−7
De Soto	43	45	+2
East Baton Rouge	65	65	no change
East Carroll	40	36	−4
East Feliciana	55	55	no change
Evangeline	46	55	+9
Franklin	36	36	no change
Grant	46	43	−3
Iberia	44	48	+4
Iberville	58	58	no change
Jackson	43	40	−3
Jefferson	64	66	+2
Jefferson Davis	50	58	+8
LaSalle	48	46	−2
Lafayette	49	51	+2
Lafourche	49	58	+9
Lincoln	38	38	no change
Livingston	56	54	−2
Madison	40	42	+2
Morehouse	37	38	+1
Natchitoches	44	41	−3
Orleans	65	67	+2
Ouachita	43	45	+2
Plaquemines	53	52	−1
Pointe Coupee	51	54	+3
Rapides	48	45	−3
Red River	44	42	−2
Richland	37	38	+1
Sabine	44	44	no change
St. Bernard	57	53	−4
St. Charles	60	62	+2
St. Helena	55	55	no change
St. James	55	53	−2
St. John the Baptist	53	53	no change
St. Landry	45	57	+12
St. Martin	48	57	+9
St. Mary	51	48	−3
St. Tammany	54	57	+3
Tangipahoa	50	48	−2
Tensas	40	45	+5
Terrebonne	46	46	no change
Union	39	37	−2
Vermilion	49	60	+11
Vernon	46	46	no change
Washington	46	55	+9
Webster	39	41	+2
West Baton Rouge	62	58	−4
West Carroll	40	36	−4
West Feliciana	41	41	no change
Winn	43	44	+1

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?

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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 Louisiana today

At least 488,289 Louisiana residents are in an individual Medicare Advantage plan (95 plans from 11 companies across 64 counties in 2026).
Largest carriers by members: Humana (221,761), Peoples Health (162,008), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (39,425), Aetna (35,408), UnitedHealthcare (13,783), Wellcare (9,564).
Last year, 22 Louisiana Medicare Advantage plans ended or dropped counties for 2026, affecting about 22,915 members, most from Aetna, Ochsner Health Plan, Wellcare.

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.

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Questions about Louisiana Medicare plans ending

Which Medicare Advantage plans are ending in Louisiana for 2027?

The list on this page comes straight from CMS's 2027 plan files: every plan that won't renew, or won't be offered in a county, in Louisiana. It covers several carriers.

Is my Medicare Advantage plan being cancelled in Louisiana?

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 Louisiana lost their Medicare Advantage plan last year?

For 2026, CMS's files show 22 Medicare Advantage plans ended or dropped counties in Louisiana, affecting about 22,915 members across 63 counties.

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 Louisiana?

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 Louisiana for 2027?

CMS's 2027 files list 124 Medicare Advantage plans offered in Louisiana by 11 companies: Humana (37 plans), Devoted Health (23 plans), Peoples Health (19 plans), Aetna Medicare (13 plans), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (12 plans), and others. 54 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 Louisiana, 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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Last updated 2026-10-06. 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.