Plan year 2027 · Craighead County, AR
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Craighead County, Arkansas in 2027
2 carriers are pulling plans from Craighead County for 2027: Wellcare and UnitedHealthcare.
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2 carriers are changing coverage in Craighead County for 2027: 11 plan terminations and 5 service area reductions. Roughly 714 members in Craighead County are affected. 48 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 34 are offered for 2027. If you're enrolled in one of the plans below, you'll need to pick a new plan for January 1, 2027.
Carriers with changes in Craighead County
- Wellcare8 terminations360 membersWellcare Simple Open (PPO) · Wellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) · Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) …
- UnitedHealthcare3 terminations5 service area reductions354 membersAARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) · AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002 (HMO-POS) · AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01 (HMO-POS) …
Every affected plan in Craighead County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) H2802-060 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7 (HMO-POS) H2802-078 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002 (HMO-POS) H2802-061 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS) H2802-063 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01 (HMO-POS) H2802-062 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| UnitedHealthcare | UHC Complete Care AM-1 (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444-009 · Regional PPO C-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | UHC Complete Care Support AM-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) R3444-008 · Regional PPO C-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 (Regional PPO) R3444-012 · Regional PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-033 · HMO-POS D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO-POS D-SNP) H1416-043 · HMO-POS D-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) H9630-008 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) H1416-064 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H1416-058 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Patriot Giveback Preferred (HMO-POS) H9630-015 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) H0270-001 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) H1416-055 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Craighead County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 34 Medicare Advantage plans from 6 carriers are offered in Craighead County, Arkansas for 2027. 26 have a $0 monthly premium, and 12 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Arkansas Superior Select Health Plans$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| BlueMedicare Premier (HMO)Arkansas Blue Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO)HealthSpring$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO)HealthSpring$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO)HealthSpring$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 34 available plans. 2027 star ratings are published by CMS in early October 2026. Premiums shown are the consolidated Part C + D monthly premium.
Dates that matter
Your ANOC letter arrives
Carriers must mail the Annual Notice of Change — and non-renewal notices — before enrollment opens.
Annual Enrollment Period
Pick your 2027 plan. Coverage you choose starts January 1, 2027.
How it works →Special Enrollment Period
Members of terminated plans get extra time to choose a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
How it works →Guaranteed-issue Medigap window
Losing your plan gives you the right to buy select Medigap policies with no health questions.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Already in a Medicare Advantage plan on January 1? You can make one change: switch plans or go back to Original Medicare.
How it works →
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Your 2027 options in Craighead County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Arkansas
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ZIP codes in Craighead County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Craighead County, including these ZIP codes:
72401, 72404, 72405, 72411, 72414, 72416, 72417, 72419, 72421, 72427, 72437, 72447, 72467