Plan year 2027 · Jackson County, IL
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Jackson County, Illinois in 2027
5 carriers are pulling plans from Jackson County for 2027: Aetna, HealthSpring, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and 2 more.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Jackson County?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Jackson County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
5 carriers are changing coverage in Jackson County for 2027: 7 plan terminations and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 637 members in Jackson County are affected. 28 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 Jackson County
- Aetna2 terminations1 service area reduction289 membersAetna Medicare Eagle (PPO) · Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) · Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO)
- HealthSpring1 termination235 membersHealthSpring True Choice (PPO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois2 terminations59 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare1 termination54 membersAARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-2 (PPO)
- Wellcare1 terminationWellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO)
Every affected plan in Jackson 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 | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) H3822-012 · HMO | 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 Choice Premier (PPO) H8634-004 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| HealthSpring | HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) H7849-059 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| UnitedHealthcare | AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC ST-2 (PPO) H2406-069 · 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 Jackson County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 20 Medicare Advantage plans from 5 carriers are offered in Jackson 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 CareFlex from UHC ST-6 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC ST-3 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx MO-MA01 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $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 |
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 →
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Your 2027 options in Jackson County
Step 3 · Choose your path
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Illinois
Aetna
HealthSpring
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
ZIP codes in Jackson County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Jackson County, including these ZIP codes:
62280, 62901, 62903, 62907, 62924, 62927, 62932, 62940, 62942, 62950, 62966, 62975, 62994