Plan year 2027 · Desha County, AR
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Desha County, Arkansas in 2027
3 carriers are pulling plans from Desha County for 2027: Wellcare, Humana and UnitedHealthcare.
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3 carriers are changing coverage in Desha County for 2027: 10 plan terminations and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 95 members in Desha County are affected. 41 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 29 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 Desha County
- Wellcare7 terminations45 membersWellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) · Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) · Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) …
- Humana1 service area reduction39 membersHumanaChoice H5216-231 (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare3 terminations11 membersUHC Complete Care Support AM-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) · UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 (Regional PPO) · UHC Complete Care AM-1 (Regional PPO C-SNP)
Every affected plan in Desha County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana | HumanaChoice H5216-231 (PPO) H5216-231 · PPO | 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 Preferred (HMO-POS) H1416-055 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Desha County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 29 Medicare Advantage plans from 4 carriers are offered in Desha County, Arkansas for 2027. 26 have a $0 monthly premium, and 11 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 29 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 Desha County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Arkansas
Wellcare
ZIP codes in Desha County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Desha County, including these ZIP codes:
71630, 71654, 71662, 71666, 71670, 71674, 72328, 72379