Plan year 2027 · Aetna · Orleans Parish, LA
Aetna plans ending in Orleans Parish, Louisiana for 2027
Aetna is ending one plan here for 2027 but still offers 8 other plans anyone can join in Orleans 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 Aetna plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Orleans Parish, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Aetna has notified CMS that one plan in Orleans 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 76 Aetna members in Orleans Parish are affected.
Affected Aetna 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 |
|---|---|
H5521-472 | 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 Aetna in Orleans Parish?
Yes. Aetna offers 8 other Medicare Advantage plans anyone can join in Orleans 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 4 special needs plans for people with Medicaid or certain conditions.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-235 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
HMO · Plan ID H3239-022 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-365 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
HMO · Plan ID H3928-001 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-233 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-476 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$6/moPPO | PPO | $6 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-326 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$25/moPPO | PPO | $25 |
PPO · Plan ID H5521-646 | ||
Plans available in Orleans Parish for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 64 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers are offered in Orleans Parish, Louisiana for 2027. 42 have a $0 monthly premium, and 23 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO C-SNP | HMO C-SNP | $0 |
HMO C-SNP · Plan ID H3239-030 | ||
| 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 D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
HMO D-SNP · Plan ID H3239-023 | ||
| Aetna Medicare$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
HMO D-SNP · Plan ID H3239-001 | ||
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 64 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 Orleans Parish
Other Louisiana parishes where Aetna is ending plans
Step 2 · Tell us where to send your options
Losing your Aetna plan? Here are your options
Step 3 · Choose your path
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