Medicare Advantage Plans in Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin.
Wisconsin 2027 at a glance
- CMS lists 117 Medicare Advantage plans from 14 organizations across 72 Wisconsin counties for 2027.
- 28 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 $2,750.
- 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 Wisconsin
- 89 plans open to anyone with Medicare Parts A and B in the plan's area
- 22 Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), for people with both Medicare and Medicaid
- 4 Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans, for specific conditions such as diabetes or heart failure
- 2 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
- Sheboygan County: 54 plans
- Ozaukee County: 53 plans
- Racine County: 53 plans
- Washington County: 53 plans
- Waukesha County: 53 plans
- Milwaukee County: 52 plans
- Waupaca County: 52 plans
- Brown County: 50 plans
- Manitowoc County: 50 plans
- Outagamie County: 50 plans
Carriers we work with in Wisconsin
- UnitedHealthcare: 23 Medicare Advantage plans in Wisconsin
- Humana: 19 Medicare Advantage plans in Wisconsin
- Aetna: 8 Medicare Advantage plans in Wisconsin
- Wellcare: 3 Medicare Advantage plans in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin county; availability depends on where you live. Confirm details with the plan before you enroll.
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