Plan year 2027 · Kankakee County, IL
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Kankakee County, Illinois in 2027
4 carriers are pulling plans from Kankakee County for 2027: Wellcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Humana and 1 more.
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4 carriers are changing coverage in Kankakee County for 2027: 14 plan terminations and 3 service area reductions. Roughly 821 members in Kankakee County are affected. 64 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 49 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 Kankakee County
- Wellcare1 termination2 service area reductions445 membersWellcare Simple (HMO-POS) · Wellcare Simple Value (HMO-POS) · Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois9 terminations1 service area reduction215 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic Plus (HMO-POS) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier Plus (HMO-POS) …
- Humana2 terminations161 membersHumana Full Access H5216-412 (PPO) · Humana Full Access H7617-009 (PPO)
- Clear Spring Health2 terminationsClear Spring Health Balance+ Diabetes & Heart (HMO C-SNP) · Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO)
Every affected plan in Kankakee County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic (HMO) H3822-001 · HMO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Basic Plus (HMO-POS) H3822-007 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of IL, NM | Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Premier Plus (HMO-POS) H3822-008 · HMO-POS | 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 Plus (PPO) H8634-003 · 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 Choice Premier (PPO) H8634-004 · 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 Classic (PPO) H8634-008 · 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 Essential (PPO) H8634-012 · 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. |
| Clear Spring Health | Clear Spring Health Balance+ Diabetes & Heart (HMO C-SNP) H5454-006 · HMO C-SNP | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Clear Spring Health | Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage (HMO) H5454-002 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | Humana Full Access H5216-412 (PPO) H5216-412 · PPO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
| Humana | Humana Full Access H7617-009 (PPO) H7617-009 · 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. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) H1416-009 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Simple Value (HMO-POS) H1416-082 · HMO-POS | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
Plans available in Kankakee County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 49 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers are offered in Kankakee County, Illinois for 2027. 42 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 from UHC IL-2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC IL-5 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA01 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx IL-MA2 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 49 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.
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Your 2027 options in Kankakee County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Illinois
Wellcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
ZIP codes in Kankakee County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Kankakee County, including these ZIP codes:
60901, 60910, 60913, 60914, 60915, 60917, 60922, 60935, 60940, 60941, 60950, 60954, 60958, 60961, 60964, 60969