Plan year 2027 · Knox County, IL
Medicare Advantage plans leaving Knox County, Illinois in 2027
3 carriers are pulling plans from Knox County for 2027: Wellcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Humana.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving Knox County?
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Is your plan one of these?
3 carriers are changing coverage in Knox County for 2027: 4 plan terminations and 2 service area reductions. Roughly 666 members in Knox County are affected. 31 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 25 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 Knox County
- Wellcare1 termination2 service area reductions589 membersWellcare Simple (HMO-POS) · Wellcare Simple Value (HMO-POS) · Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO)
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois2 terminations45 membersBlue Cross Medicare Advantage Value (HMO) · Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Choice Premier (PPO)
- Humana1 termination32 membersHumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP)
Every affected plan in Knox 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 Value (HMO) H3822-014 · 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. |
| Humana | HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) H5216-414 · PPO C-SNP | 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 Knox County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 25 Medicare Advantage plans from 6 carriers are offered in Knox County, Illinois for 2027. 18 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 Eagle (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare FIDE (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare FIDE$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO)Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO)Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 25 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 Knox County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Illinois
Wellcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
ZIP codes in Knox County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in Knox County, including these ZIP codes:
61401, 61402, 61410, 61414, 61428, 61430, 61436, 61439, 61448, 61458, 61467, 61472, 61474, 61485, 61488, 61489, 61572