Plan year 2027 · Alterwood Advantage · Baltimore City, MD
Alterwood Advantage plans ending in Baltimore City for 2027
Alterwood Advantage is ending one plan here for 2027 but still offers 5 other plans in Baltimore City.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your Alterwood Advantage plan affected?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in Baltimore City, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
Alterwood Advantage has notified CMS that one plan in Baltimore City 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). An estimated 117 Alterwood Advantage members in Baltimore City are affected.
Affected Alterwood Advantage plans
| Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|
Alterwood Advantage Choice Plus (HMO) H9306-002 · HMO | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
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 Alterwood Advantage in Baltimore City?
Yes. Alterwood Advantage offers 5 other Medicare Advantage plans in Baltimore City for 2027, so switching plans doesn't have to mean switching carriers. Check that your doctors and prescriptions carry over before you choose.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP)Alterwood Advantage$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP)Alterwood Advantage$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Alterwood Advantage Freedom (HMO)Alterwood Advantage$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
Showing the 3 lowest-premium of 5 Alterwood Advantage plans.
Plans available in Baltimore City for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 22 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers are offered in Baltimore City, Maryland for 2027. 12 have a $0 monthly premium, and 9 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Secure (HMO D-SNP)Alterwood Advantage$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Alterwood Advantage Dual Value (HMO D-SNP)Alterwood Advantage$0/moHMO D-SNP | HMO D-SNP | $0 |
| Alterwood Advantage Freedom (HMO)Alterwood Advantage$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| Alterwood Advantage Select (HMO)Alterwood Advantage$0/moHMO | HMO | $0 |
| CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Salute (PPO)CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 22 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 →
Other carriers changing plans in Baltimore City
Other Maryland counties Alterwood Advantage is leaving
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