What changes for 2027
Paramount Elite Medicare Plans is leaving Monroe County in 2027
Comparing the CMS 2026 and 2027 landscapes and the CMS plan crosswalk for Monroe County: 13 plans are not returning (terminated or consolidated into another plan), 15 plans are new or replacement plans, and 53 plans renew. The county goes from 53 to 52 standard Medicare Advantage plans. New to the county for 2027: Zing Health.
Every plan mailed its Annual Notice of Change by September 30, 2026. It lists what changes on January 1, 2027: premium, deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, copays, the drug list and tiers, the network and extra benefits. Compare it line by line with what you use — or bring it to Kris and she’ll go through it with you.
If your plan is not renewing, you’ll receive a non-renewal letter in October and get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8 through the end of February, on top of the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7). The official Medicare & You 2027 handbook explains your options.
Plans not returning in Monroe County for 2027
| Plan (2026) | Carrier | Type | CMS crosswalk status | Members move to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO)H2117-001 | Wellcare | PPO | Terminated/Non-renewed Contract | — |
| Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP)H2117-002 | Wellcare | PPO D-SNP | Terminated/Non-renewed Contract | — |
| PriorityMedicare Key (HMO-POS)H2320-022-003 | Priority Health Medicare | HMO-POS | Renewal Plan with SAR | H2320-022 |
| Paramount Elite Enhanced (HMO-POS)H3653-004 | Paramount Elite Medicare Plans | HMO-POS | Renewal Plan with SAR | H6723-007 |
| Paramount Elite Standard (HMO-POS)H3653-015 | Paramount Elite Medicare Plans | HMO-POS | Renewal Plan with SAR | H6723-008 |
| Paramount Elite Prime (HMO-POS)H3653-022 | Paramount Elite Medicare Plans | HMO-POS | Renewal Plan with SAR | H6723-009 |
| PriorityMedicare Thrive Plus (PPO)H4875-018-003 | Priority Health Medicare | PPO | Renewal Plan with SAR | H4875-018 |
| PriorityMedicare Thrive (PPO)H4875-024-002 | Priority Health Medicare | PPO | Renewal Plan with SAR | H4875-024 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO)H5216-305 | Humana | PPO | Consolidated Renewal Plan | H5216-306 |
| Paramount Elite Preferred (PPO)H5232-001 | Paramount Elite Medicare Plans | PPO | Renewal Plan with SAR | H4497-006 |
| Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)H5475-039 | Wellcare | HMO-POS D-SNP | Terminated/Non-renewed Contract | — |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback with Rx (PPO)H7617-071 | Humana | PPO | Consolidated Renewal Plan | H7617-058 |
| Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO)H9572-007-002 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | PPO | Renewal Plan | H9572-007 |
New and replacement plans in Monroe County for 2027
| Plan (2027) | Carrier | Type | Premium / mo | MOOP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriorityMedicare Key (HMO-POS)H2320-022-005 | Priority Health Medicare | HMO-POS | $0.00 | $6,950 |
| PriorityMedicare Align (HMO-POS)H2320-033-005 | Priority Health Medicare | HMO-POS | $6.30 | $6,800 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC MI-4 (HMO-POS)H2736-001 | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS | $0.00 | $5,900 |
| UHC Complete Care MI-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP)H2736-002 | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS C-SNP | $0.00 | $5,900 |
| Zing Select Care MI (HMO)H4624-006 | Zing Health | HMO | $0.00 | $6,750 |
| Zing Select Diabetes & Heart MI (HMO C-SNP)H4624-012 | Zing Health | HMO C-SNP | $0.00 | $6,750 |
| Zing Select Dialysis MI (HMO C-SNP)H4624-023 | Zing Health | HMO C-SNP | $0.00 | $6,900 |
| PriorityMedicare Thrive Plus (PPO)H4875-018-005 | Priority Health Medicare | PPO | $67.00 | $6,600 |
| PriorityMedicare Edge (PPO)H4875-020-003 | Priority Health Medicare | PPO | $0.00 | $7,100 |
| PriorityMedicare Thrive (PPO)H4875-024-005 | Priority Health Medicare | PPO | $0.00 | $7,150 |
| Zing Open Choice MI (PPO)H6876-001 | Zing Health | PPO | $0.00 | $6,450 |
| Zing Open Choice Diabetes & Heart MI (PPO C-SNP)H6876-003 | Zing Health | PPO C-SNP | $0.00 | $6,450 |
| Wellcare Meridian Health Dual Liberty (HMO D-SNP)H7435-002 | Wellcare | HMO D-SNP | $0.00 | $9,850 |
| Trinity Health Plan of Michigan Plus (HMO)H9179-004 | Trinity Health Plan of Michigan | HMO | $69.00 | $5,900 |
| Medicare Plus Blue + Meijer (PPO)H9572-007-001 | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | PPO | $45.00 | $6,750 |