Nebraska Medicare

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

34 Nebraska Medicare plans end or leave counties for 2027, per CMS; 72,477 people must choose a new plan. Another 2 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 Nebraska 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: Aetna (21,496 members), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (19,804 members), AARP (17,523 members). CMS's 2027 Plan Crosswalk says 34 Nebraska Medicare Advantage and Part D plans end or leave counties for 2027, with at least 72,477 people enrolled who must choose a new plan. Another 2 plans (4,869 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.

Aetna: 7 plans end or leave counties (21,496 members) county detail
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska: 4 plans end or leave counties (19,804 members) county detail
AARP (UnitedHealthcare): 7 plans end or leave counties (17,523 members) county detail
Medica Holding Company: 4 plans end or leave counties (7,941 members) county detail
Humana: 3 plans end or leave counties (2,641 members) county detail
Wellcare / Ambetter: 6 plans end or leave counties (2,064 members) county detail
Molina Healthcare: 1 plan ends or leaves counties (602 members) county detail
Great Plains (Sanford Health): 2 plans end or leave counties (406 members) county detail

36 Nebraska 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	S5601-050	Statewide (Part D drug plan)	20,187+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 20,187 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Access (PPO) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska	H8181-001	Adams, Antelope, Arthur, Blaine and 72 more	9,962+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 814 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Core (HMO) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska	H3170-003	Adams, Antelope, Arthur, Blaine and 72 more	6,598+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 133 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
UHC Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO-POS D-SNP) AARP (UnitedHealthcare)	H2802-053	Adams, Antelope, Arthur, Banner and 73 more	5,874+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Medica Advantage Preferred (PPO) Medica Holding Company	H8889-011	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Buffalo and 45 more	5,412+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 381 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
UHC Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) AARP (UnitedHealthcare)	H0169-003	Adams, Antelope, Arthur, Banner and 82 more	4,076+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO-POS) AARP (UnitedHealthcare)	H2802-001	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Boyd and 43 more	2,879+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Secure (PPO) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska	H8181-003	Adams, Antelope, Arthur, Blaine and 72 more	2,543+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 297 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Humana Full Access H5216-411 (PPO) Humana	H5216-411	Banner, Burt, Butler, Cass and 27 more	2,192+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Medica Advantage Value (PPO) Medica Holding Company	H8889-010	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Buffalo and 45 more	1,824+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 808 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
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AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO-POS) AARP (UnitedHealthcare)	H2802-074	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Boyd and 43 more	1,697+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
UHC Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) AARP (UnitedHealthcare)	H0169-006	Adams, Antelope, Arthur, Banner and 82 more	1,199+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO) AARP (UnitedHealthcare)	H1278-018	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Boyd and 43 more	991+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) Wellcare / Ambetter	H1395-002	Adams, Antelope, Banner, Blaine and 46 more	853+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) Aetna	H7149-001	Boyd, Butler, Clay, Colfax and 23 more	839+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 148 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NE-0002 (PPO) AARP (UnitedHealthcare)	H1278-020	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Boyd and 43 more	807+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Medica Advantage Select (PPO) Medica Holding Company	H8889-015	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Buffalo and 45 more	705+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 180 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MA Connect (PPO) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska	H8181-002	Boone, Burt, Butler, Cuming and 11 more	701	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 701 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) Molina Healthcare	H2715-006	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Buffalo and 52 more	602+	CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) Wellcare / Ambetter	H1395-003	Adams, Antelope, Banner, Blaine and 51 more	508+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
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Wellcare Dual Access Sync Open (PPO D-SNP) Wellcare / Ambetter	H1395-001	Adams, Antelope, Banner, Blaine and 62 more	485+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) Aetna	H1608-012	Boyd, Butler, Clay, Colfax and 24 more	411+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 80 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Great Plains Medicare Advantage (HMO I-SNP) Great Plains (Sanford Health)	H7511-001	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Boyd and 52 more	395+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-340 (PPO) Humana	H5216-340	Banner, Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill and 2 more	386+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO) Wellcare / Ambetter	H1395-004	Adams, Antelope, Banner, Blaine and 51 more	218+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) Humana	H5216-278	Banner, Cheyenne, Kimball, Morrill and 2 more	63+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO) Aetna	H1608-038	Boyd, Butler, Clay, Colfax and 24 more	59+	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Great Plains Medicare Advantage Gold (HMO I-SNP) Great Plains (Sanford Health)	H7511-002	Adams, Antelope, Boone, Boyd and 52 more	11+	Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) Aetna	H7149-006	Boyd, Colfax, Cuming, Fillmore and 9 more	10 or fewer	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO-POS) Aetna	H7149-007	Boyd, Colfax, Cuming, Fillmore and 9 more	10 or fewer	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
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Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) Aetna	H1608-118	Boyd, Colfax, Cuming, Fillmore and 9 more	10 or fewer	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Medica Advantage Solution H8889-009 (PPO) Medica Holding Company	H8889-009	Butler, Cass, Dodge, Douglas and 4 more	10 or fewer	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) Wellcare / Ambetter	H1215-003	Jefferson	10 or fewer	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) Wellcare / Ambetter	H1215-005	Jefferson	10 or fewer	Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP) Cigna HealthSpring	S5617-375	Statewide (Part D drug plan)	3,290+	Merged into HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5715-043) for 2027. Members are moved automatically and can still switch.
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) Cigna HealthSpring	S5617-123	Statewide (Part D drug plan)	1,579+	Merged into HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5715-043) for 2027. Members are moved automatically and can still switch.

Full detail by company and county: Nebraska 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 Nebraska for 2027

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

52 Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Nebraska for 2027 by 11 companies. 23 are HMO plans and 25 are PPO plans. 18 are special needs plans, which only people who qualify (for example, people who also have Medicaid or a chronic condition) can join, so 34 are open to most people with Medicare. Depending on the county, you can choose from between 3 and 41 plans.

Compared with 2026: 54 plans were offered in Nebraska in 2026, so the count is down by 2 for 2027. New to Nebraska for 2027: Molina Healthcare of Nebraska (2 plans), Iowa Health Advantage (1 plan). Listed in CMS's 2026 files but not its 2027 files: Molina Healthcare of Illinois (2 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	9	10	+1
Aetna Medicare	6	8	+2
Devoted Health	6	8	+2
Medica	8	7	−1
Humana	7	6	−1
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska	5	3	−2
Wellcare	7	3	−4
Great Plains Medicare Advantage	2	2	no change
Molina Healthcare of Nebraska	0	2	new
MyAdvocate Medicare Advantage	2	2	no change
Iowa Health Advantage	0	1	new
Molina Healthcare of Illinois	2	0	not listed

Plans offered by county, 2026 and 2027

County	Plans in 2026	Plans in 2027	Change
Adams	32	34	+2
Antelope	32	25	−7
Arthur	7	5	−2
Banner	24	18	−6
Blaine	15	7	−8
Boone	38	29	−9
Box Butte	7	6	−1
Boyd	22	11	−11
Brown	9	8	−1
Buffalo	33	34	+1
Burt	35	32	−3
Butler	40	29	−11
Cass	47	41	−6
Cedar	24	23	−1
Chase	7	3	−4
Cherry	4	3	−1
Cheyenne	17	15	−2
Clay	32	28	−4
Colfax	38	22	−16
Cuming	37	18	−19
Custer	26	32	+6
Dakota	19	22	+3
Dawes	8	7	−1
Dawson	15	7	−8
Deuel	8	6	−2
Dixon	24	21	−3
Dodge	38	26	−12
Douglas	45	39	−6
Dundy	7	5	−2
Fillmore	40	32	−8
Franklin	32	24	−8
Frontier	19	28	+9
Furnas	22	31	+9
Gage	34	31	−3
Garden	4	5	+1
Garfield	29	13	−16
Gosper	21	27	+6
Grant	7	5	−2
Greeley	29	21	−8
Hall	33	34	+1
Hamilton	34	30	−4
Harlan	27	22	−5
Hayes	9	4	−5
Hitchcock	9	4	−5
Holt	25	16	−9
Hooker	4	3	−1
Howard	40	26	−14
Jefferson	39	28	−11
Johnson	34	16	−18
Kearney	31	32	+1
Keith	11	8	−3
Keya Paha	8	7	−1
Kimball	17	15	−2
Knox	29	20	−9
Lancaster	41	41	no change
Lincoln	7	5	−2
Logan	14	11	−3
Loup	18	17	−1
Madison	38	29	−9
McPherson	4	3	−1
Merrick	40	31	−9
Morrill	17	15	−2
Nance	44	38	−6
Nemaha	40	35	−5
Nuckolls	25	29	+4
Otoe	37	31	−6
Pawnee	29	25	−4
Perkins	10	7	−3
Phelps	21	28	+7
Pierce	32	17	−15
Platte	31	22	−9
Polk	40	28	−12
Red Willow	4	3	−1
Richardson	19	25	+6
Rock	16	9	−7
Saline	40	33	−7
Sarpy	45	39	−6
Saunders	45	34	−11
Scotts Bluff	14	9	−5
Seward	40	36	−4
Sheridan	4	6	+2
Sherman	32	28	−4
Sioux	11	7	−4
Stanton	32	21	−11
Thayer	36	32	−4
Thomas	7	3	−4
Thurston	29	28	−1
Valley	32	24	−8
Washington	40	34	−6
Wayne	38	29	−9
Webster	32	24	−8
Wheeler	29	29	no change
York	40	36	−4

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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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 Nebraska today

At least 122,232 Nebraska residents are in an individual Medicare Advantage plan (52 plans from 10 companies across 93 counties in 2026).
Largest carriers by members: UnitedHealthcare (46,947), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (27,956), Aetna (14,290), Humana (13,348), Medica (11,740), Wellcare (4,510).
Last year, 15 Nebraska Medicare Advantage plans ended or dropped counties for 2026, affecting about 5,831 members, most from Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, 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 Nebraska Medicare plans ending

Which Medicare Advantage plans are ending in Nebraska 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 Nebraska. It covers several carriers.

Is my Medicare Advantage plan being cancelled in Nebraska?

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 Nebraska lost their Medicare Advantage plan last year?

For 2026, CMS's files show 15 Medicare Advantage plans ended or dropped counties in Nebraska, affecting about 5,831 members across 81 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 Nebraska?

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 Nebraska for 2027?

CMS's 2027 files list 52 Medicare Advantage plans offered in Nebraska by 11 companies: UnitedHealthcare (10 plans), Aetna Medicare (8 plans), Devoted Health (8 plans), Medica (7 plans), Humana (6 plans), and others. 18 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 Nebraska, 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.