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

56 Washington Medicare plans end or leave counties for 2027, per CMS; 205,854 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 Washington Medicare plans are ending in 2027?

The biggest plans ending: AARP (88,080 members), Aetna (33,506 members), Wellcare / Ambetter (29,539 members). CMS's 2027 Plan Crosswalk says 56 Washington Medicare Advantage and Part D plans end or leave counties for 2027, with at least 205,854 people enrolled who must choose a new plan. Another 3 plans (54,054 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.

59 Washington plans on CMS's 2026 list but not its 2027 list: plans that end come first, then plans CMS merged or renumbered
PlanPlan IDCountiesMembersWhat CMS says for 2027
SilverScript Choice (PDP)
Aetna
S5601-060Statewide (Part D drug plan)27,175Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 27,175 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS)
Wellcare / Ambetter
H0029-011Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Clallam and 28 more22,774Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-12 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H2001-087Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark and 17 more19,383Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP)
Cigna HealthSpring
S5617-380Statewide (Part D drug plan)11,015Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
HumanaChoice H7617-019 (PPO)
Humana
H7617-019Clark, Cowlitz, King, Kitsap and 4 more9,623Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC WA-14 (HMO-POS)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H3805-044Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, Skagit and 1 more9,235Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
UHC Complete Care WA-13 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H3805-043Benton, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz and 15 more9,224Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0010 (HMO-POS)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H3805-037Benton, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz and 14 more7,721+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-16 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H2001-136Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark and 17 more7,103Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
UHC Dual Complete WA-S6 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H5008-002King, Pierce, Snohomish6,717CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
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Aetna Medicare Signature Advantage (HMO)
Aetna
H3931-126King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish and 1 more5,991Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Harbor (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
H5050-017Island, Skagit, Whatcom5,292Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 5,292 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx WA-MA01 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H1278-031Clark, Cowlitz, Franklin, Island and 9 more5,224Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0002 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H1278-029Clark, Cowlitz, Island, King and 2 more5,148Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS)
Wellcare / Ambetter
H0029-009Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Clallam and 28 more5,000+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-326 (HMO D-SNP)
Humana
H1036-326Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clark and 28 more4,641+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0009 (HMO-POS)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H3805-034Spokane4,252Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Regence MedAdvantage + Rx Primary (PPO)
Regence MedAdvantage (Cambia Health Solutions)
H5009-011King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston and 1 more4,092Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
HumanaChoice H5216-426 (PPO)
Humana
H5216-426Clark, Cowlitz, King, Kitsap and 4 more3,821Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC WA-6 (HMO-POS)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H3805-017Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, Skagit and 1 more3,481Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
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Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Anchor (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
H5050-023Skagit, Whatcom3,267Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 3,267 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0004 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H1278-032Clark, Cowlitz, Island, King and 2 more3,103Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0003 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H1278-030Franklin, Kitsap, Lewis, Pierce and 3 more3,038Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Providence Medicare Pine + Rx (HMO)
Providence St Joseph Health
H9047-063Benton, Franklin, Snohomish, Spokane and 1 more2,426Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 2,426 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
UHC Dual Complete WA-S5 (PPO D-SNP)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H2001-051King, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston2,264CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you.
Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Wellpoint (Anthem)
H1894-002Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clallam and 31 more2,016+CMS lists different outcomes by plan segment. Your letter says which applies to you. 307 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Humana Gold Plus H2486-007 (HMO)
Humana
H2486-007Clark, Snohomish1,861Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-167 (HMO D-SNP)
Humana
H5619-167King, Snohomish1,731Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Providence Medicare Timber + Rx (HMO)
Providence St Joseph Health
H9047-054Clark1,293Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 1,293 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Molina Medicare Complete Care Select (HMO D-SNP)
Molina Healthcare
H5823-010Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan and 35 more1,220+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
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AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-17 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H2001-137Spokane820Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Key (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
H5050-022Island814Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 814 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0001 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H1278-028Spokane797Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Regence BlueAdvantage HMO (HMO)
Regence MedAdvantage (Cambia Health Solutions)
H1997-013Snohomish458Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)
Wellcare / Ambetter
H0029-010Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Clallam and 31 more443+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open (PPO)
Wellcare / Ambetter
H5965-003Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan and 32 more434+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)
Wellcare / Ambetter
H5965-008Benton, Franklin, Stevens, Walla Walla431Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Wellcare Dual Liberty Sync Open (PPO D-SNP)
Wellcare / Ambetter
H5965-004Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan and 35 more420+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC WA-11 (PPO)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H2001-138Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish and 1 more346Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Providence Medicare Extra + Rx (HMO)
Providence St Joseph Health
H9047-064Clark294Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 294 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
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Aetna Medicare Signature Extra (PPO)
Aetna
H5521-431Skagit292Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 292 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO)
Kaiser Permanente
H5050-001Island, Skagit, Whatcom288Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 288 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1036-324 (HMO D-SNP)
Humana
H1036-324Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clark and 30 more195+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC WA-0005 (HMO-POS)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H3805-015Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, Skagit and 1 more192+Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Wellpoint (Anthem)
H1894-011Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clallam and 31 more183+Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)
Cigna HealthSpring
H4407-035Clark, Cowlitz145Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Providence Medicare Reverence (HMO-POS)
Providence St Joseph Health
H9047-035Benton, Clark, Franklin, Snohomish and 2 more41+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan. 41 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP)
Wellcare / Ambetter
H5965-006Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan and 35 more37+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
Aetna
H5521-330Skagit25Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 25 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)
Aetna
H5521-687Skagit23Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan. 23 of them are in counties where this company has no 2027 plan at all.
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UHC Dual Complete WA-S3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H5008-018Douglas19Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
Cigna HealthSpring
H7849-152Clark, Cowlitz13+Ends December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
UHC Dual Complete WA-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H5008-019Douglas13Leaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
Humana Together in Health (PPO I-SNP)
Humana
H5216-402Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clark and 27 more10 or fewerEnds December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
Providence Medicare Focus Medical (HMO)
Providence St Joseph Health
H9047-033Clark10 or fewerEnds December 31, 2026. Members must choose a new plan.
UHC Dual Complete WA-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)
AARP (UnitedHealthcare)
H5008-015Douglas10 or fewerLeaves these counties for 2027. Members here must choose a new plan.
HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)
Cigna HealthSpring
S5617-148Statewide (Part D drug plan)52,435Continues for 2027 as HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP) (S5715-047). Members keep their plan.
Humana Gold Plus H5619-059 (HMO)
Humana
H5619-059Clark, Cowlitz, King, Skagit and 1 more1,444Merged into Humana Gold Plus H5619-061 (HMO) (H5619-061) for 2027. Members are moved automatically and can still switch.
SCAN MyChoice WA (HMO)
SCAN Group
H4026-002Pierce, Spokane, Thurston175Merged into SCAN Classic WA (HMO) (H4026-001) for 2027. Members are moved automatically and can still switch.

Full detail by company and county: Washington 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 Washington for 2027

115 Medicare Advantage plans are offered in Washington for 2027 by 15 companies. 84 are HMO plans and 31 are PPO plans. 44 are special needs plans, which only people who qualify (for example, people who also have Medicaid or a chronic condition) can join, so 71 are open to most people with Medicare. Depending on the county, you can choose from between 11 and 66 plans.

Compared with 2026: 131 plans were offered in Washington in 2026, so the count is down by 16 for 2027. New to Washington for 2027: MultiCare Health Plan Medicare Advantage Evergreen Plans (2 plans). Listed in CMS's 2026 files but not its 2027 files: Providence Medicare Advantage Plans (5 plans in 2026), Cigna HealthCare (3 plans in 2026), Wellcare By Health Net (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

CompanyPlans in 2026Plans in 2027Change
UnitedHealthcare3125−6
Devoted Health422+18
Humana2619−7
Kaiser Permanente2017−3
Aetna Medicare78+1
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon44no change
Wellcare114−7
Molina Healthcare of Washington, Inc.33no change
Wellpoint23+1
AgeRight Advantage22no change
Community Health Plan of WA Medicare Advantage22no change
MultiCare Health Plan Medicare Advantage Evergreen Plans02new
Regence BlueShield42−2
HealthSpring31−2
SCAN Health Plan21−1
Providence Medicare Advantage Plans50not listed
Cigna HealthCare30not listed
Wellcare By Health Net20not listed

Plans offered by county, 2026 and 2027

CountyPlans in 2026Plans in 2027Change
Adams2618−8
Asotin1416+2
Benton3827−11
Chelan2917−12
Clallam2714−13
Clark7657−19
Columbia3120−11
Cowlitz6142−19
Douglas3319−14
Ferry2514−11
Franklin3928−11
Garfield3120−11
Grant2917−12
Grays Harbor1813−5
Island4227−15
Jefferson4336−7
King6859−9
Kitsap6156−5
Kittitas2820−8
Klickitat1811−7
Lewis4745−2
Lincoln2820−8
Mason4437−7
Okanogan2917−12
Pacific2818−10
Pend Oreille3221−11
Pierce7366−7
San Juan2918−11
Skagit5642−14
Skamania3530−5
Snohomish7160−11
Spokane5947−12
Stevens1713−4
Thurston6560−5
Wahkiakum3934−5
Walla Walla3625−11
Whatcom4528−17
Whitman1919no change
Yakima3120−11

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.

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My Medicare Advantage plan is ending. What are my deadlines?

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 Washington Medicare plans ending

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

Is my Medicare Advantage plan being cancelled in Washington?

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 Washington lost their Medicare Advantage plan last year?

For 2026, CMS's files show 31 Medicare Advantage plans ended or dropped counties in Washington, affecting about 73,885 members across 39 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 Washington?

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 Washington for 2027?

CMS's 2027 files list 115 Medicare Advantage plans offered in Washington by 15 companies: UnitedHealthcare (25 plans), Devoted Health (22 plans), Humana (19 plans), Kaiser Permanente (17 plans), Aetna Medicare (8 plans), and others. 44 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 Washington, 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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