Plan year 2027 · Edwards County, IL
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Edwards County, Illinois in 2027
3 carriers are pulling plans from Edwards County for 2027: Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Wellcare.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Edwards County?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Edwards County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
3 carriers are changing coverage in Edwards County for 2027: 6 plan terminations and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 23 members in Edwards County are affected. 27 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 20 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 Edwards County
- Aetna2 terminations1 service area reduction23 membersAetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) · Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) · Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois3 terminationsBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO)
- Wellcare1 terminationWellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO)
Every affected plan in Edwards County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare | Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) H7301-023 · PPO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Aetna Medicare | Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) H7301-034 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Aetna Medicare | Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) H7301-027 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Dental Premier (PPO) H8634-021 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Health Choice (PPO) H8634-018 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM, OK, TX | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Protect (PPO) H8634-019 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO) H5779-011 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in Edwards County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 20 Medicare Advantage plans from 5 carriers are offered in Edwards County, Illinois for 2027. 15 have a $0 monthly premium, and 4 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare FIDE$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Humana Dual Fully Integrated (HMO D-SNP)Humana$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS)Humana$0/moPFFS | PFFS | $0 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)Humana$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 20 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 Edwards County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Illinois
Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
ZIP codes in Edwards County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Edwards County, including these ZIP codes:
62476, 62806, 62815, 62818