Medicare Advantage Plans in Virginia: 2027 Statewide Guide
Whether you're turning 65, comparing plans this fall, or helping a parent choose, here is what the official 2027 plan data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows for all of Virginia.
Virginia 2027 at a glance
- CMS lists 148 Medicare Advantage plans from 10 organizations across 133 Virginia counties for 2027.
- 66 of the plans open to everyone (not Special Needs Plans) have a $0 monthly plan premium.
- The lowest in-network out-of-pocket maximum in the state is $2,250.
- Out-of-pocket costs for covered Part D drugs are capped at $2,400 in 2027.
- The highest Overall Star Rating among these plans is 4.5 out of 5.
You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.
Types of Medicare Advantage plans in Virginia
- 106 plans open to anyone with Medicare Parts A and B in the plan's area
- 18 Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), for people with both Medicare and Medicaid
- 19 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans, for specific conditions such as diabetes or heart failure
- 5 Institutional Special Needs Plans, for people living in a nursing home or needing that level of care at home
Counties with the most plan choices
- Richmond City: 74 plans
- Henrico County: 73 plans
- Petersburg City: 72 plans
- Chesapeake City: 70 plans
- Chesterfield County: 70 plans
- Portsmouth City: 70 plans
- Virginia Beach City: 70 plans
- Botetourt County: 69 plans
- Franklin County: 69 plans
- Hampton City: 69 plans
Carriers we work with in Virginia
- Humana: 49 Medicare Advantage plans in Virginia
- UnitedHealthcare: 37 Medicare Advantage plans in Virginia
- Devoted: 16 Medicare Advantage plans in Virginia
- Aetna: 15 Medicare Advantage plans in Virginia
- HealthSpring: 3 Medicare Advantage plans in Virginia
Key enrollment dates
- Annual Enrollment Period: October 15 – December 7. Changes take effect January 1.
- Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: January 1 – March 31, for people already in a Medicare Advantage plan.
- Turning 65: your Initial Enrollment Period is the 7 months around your 65th birthday month.
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Source: CMS 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape file (CY2027_Landscape_202610.csv). Plan counts include every plan offered in at least one Virginia county; availability depends on where you live. Confirm details with the plan before you enroll.
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