Plan year 2027 · Peoples Health · Lafayette Parish, LA
Peoples Health plans ending in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana for 2027
Peoples Health is ending 2 plans here for 2027 but still offers 3 other plans anyone can join in Lafayette Parish.
Data updated October 6, 2026 · Source: CMS 2027 landscape, crosswalk and enrollment files
Annual Enrollment: Oct 15 – Dec 7. Some 2027 plans cap enrollment, so don't wait.Annual Enrollment runs October 15 – December 7, 2026. Some 2027 plans limit how many people they'll enroll, so get your options early and lock in the plan you want.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your Peoples Health plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Lafayette Parish, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Peoples Health has notified CMS that 2 plans in Lafayette Parish will no longer be offered starting January 1, 2027. Members will need to choose new coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7, 2026). At least 320 Peoples Health members in Lafayette Parish are affected.
Affected Peoples Health plans
Every plan below ends on January 1, 2027. Members need to choose a new plan before the deadline so coverage continues with no gap.
| Plan | What's changing |
|---|---|
H4544-001 | Termination |
H4544-002 | Termination |
What this means for you
If your plan is being terminated
The plan will not exist in 2027. If you do nothing, you return to Original Medicare on January 1 with no drug coverage. You get a Special Enrollment Period from December 8 through the end of February, and guaranteed-issue rights to buy a Medigap policy for 63 days after your coverage ends.
Can you stay with Peoples Health in Lafayette Parish?
Yes. Peoples Health offers 3 other Medicare Advantage plans anyone can join in Lafayette Parish for 2027, so switching plans doesn't have to mean switching carriers. Check that your doctors and prescriptions carry over before you choose. It also keeps 5 special needs plans for people with Medicaid or certain conditions.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Health$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H1961-017 | ||
| Peoples Health$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H1961-028 | ||
| Peoples Health$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H1961-026 | ||
Plans available in Lafayette Parish for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 48 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers are offered in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana for 2027. 27 have a $0 monthly premium, and 19 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-235 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
HMO D-SNP · Plan ID H3239-027 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
HMO · Plan ID H3239-022 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-645 | ||
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
HMO-POS · Plan ID H6453-013 | ||
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 48 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
Annual Notice of Change mailed
Carriers had to mail your Annual Notice of Change, or a non-renewal letter if your plan is ending, before enrollment opens. Check yours for changes.
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 →
Other carriers changing plans in Lafayette Parish
Other Louisiana parishes where Peoples Health is ending plans
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Losing your Peoples Health plan? Here are your options
Step 3 · Choose your path
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