Plan year 2027 · DeSoto County, MS
Aetna plans ending in DeSoto County for 2027
Aetna is ending one plan here for 2027 but still offers 10 other plans in DeSoto County.
Step 1 · Check your plan
Is your plan leaving DeSoto County?
Tap your plan to see its 2027 status in DeSoto County, or type its name.
Is your plan one of these?
2 carriers are changing coverage in DeSoto County for 2027: 1 plan termination and 1 service area reduction. Roughly 128 members in DeSoto County are affected. 69 Medicare Advantage plans were offered here in 2026; 76 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 DeSoto County
- Aetna1 service area reduction128 membersAetna Medicare Elite Giveback (PPO)
- Wellcare1 terminationWellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS)
Every affected plan in DeSoto County
Sorted by carrier. Effective dates are for the 2027 plan year.
| Carrier | Plan | What's changing | Effective | What members must do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare | Aetna Medicare Elite Giveback (PPO) H5521-477 · PPO | Service Area Reduction | January 1, 2027 | Confirm whether your county is still covered. |
| Wellcare | Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) H1416-060 · HMO-POS | Termination | January 1, 2027 | Choose a new plan before the deadline. |
Plans available in DeSoto County for 2027
Losing a plan does not mean losing options. 76 Medicare Advantage plans from 8 carriers are offered in DeSoto County, Mississippi for 2027. 62 have a $0 monthly premium, and 29 are D-SNP plans for people with both Medicare and Medicaid.
| Plan | Type | Monthly premium |
|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct OTC from UHC MS-8 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Direct Plus from UHC MS-9 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC MS-1 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC MS-7 (HMO-POS)UnitedHealthcare$0/moHMO-POS | HMO-POS | $0 |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC MS-4 (PPO)UnitedHealthcare$0/moPPO | PPO | $0 |
Showing the 5 lowest-premium of 76 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 DeSoto County
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Where else these carriers are leaving in Mississippi
Aetna
ZIP codes in DeSoto County
These changes apply to Medicare Advantage members living in DeSoto County, including these ZIP codes:
38632, 38637, 38641, 38651, 38654, 38671, 38672, 38680