Pulaski County, Arkansas: 34 Medicare Advantage plans changing or leaving for 2027
Pulaski County had 77 Medicare Advantage plans in 2026. For 2027, 16 are leaving the county and 18 are changing.
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Pulaski County in context
Pulaski County goes from 77 Medicare Advantage plans to 73 for 2027: 4 fewer plans on the menu, before any plan-by-plan detail.
About 85,137 people in the county have Medicare, and roughly 46% of them are in a Medicare Advantage plan today, offered by 9 organizations.
The plans by name in Pulaski County
From the same CMS Landscape files: every Medicare Advantage plan offered in the county, by carrier, with its 2027 status, then the plans not offered for 2027, the plans new to the county and the plans continuing under a new name. No plan is ranked or recommended; your plan's Annual Notice of Change has its own details.
Plan availability
Medicare Advantage plans available in Pulaski County for 2026
CMS lists 77 Medicare Advantage plans from 9 carriers there for 2026, shown alphabetically by carrier. This is availability, not a comparison: premiums, benefits, networks and star ratings are not shown. Plan details come from the Medicare Plan Finder at medicare.gov or the plan itself.
| Plan | Type | Drug coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna (CVS Health) 11 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Dual (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Classic Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Classic (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Giveback (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Plus (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Arkansas Blue Medicare 3 plans | |||
| BlueMedicare Classic Plus (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) | PFFS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| BlueMedicare Value (PFFS) | PFFS | No | Offered |
| Arkansas Superior Select Health Plans 2 plans | |||
| Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP) | HMO-POS I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC) 5 plans | |||
| HealthSpring Courage (HMO) | HMO | No | Offered |
| HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Centene (WellCare) 12 plans | |||
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Preferred (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Devoted Health 8 plans | |||
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE 006 AR (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 007 AR (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 010 AR (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| DEVOTED CHOICE 001 AR (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 AR (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 AR (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 009 AR (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE PLUS 003 AR (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Essence Healthcare 2 plans | |||
| Essence Advantage (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Essence Advantage Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Humana 20 plans | |||
| Humana Dual Select H5216-361 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Dual Select H7617-074 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Humana Gold Choice H8145-126 (PFFS) | PFFS | No | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus H5619-122 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-123 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (Regional PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5216-083 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5216-231 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice H5216-337 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice R1532-002 (Regional PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-470 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-075 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UnitedHealthcare 14 plans | |||
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| UHC Complete Care AM-1 (Regional PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| UHC Complete Care AR-5 (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Complete Care AR-6 (PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Complete Care Support AM-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) | PPO C-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Advantage AR-V1 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete AR-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete AR-S2 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 (Regional PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
New for 2027 (not offered for 2026)
| Plan | Carrier | Type | Drug coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO C-SNP | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO | No |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO | Yes |
| BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | PFFS | Yes |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 AR (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP | Yes |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 012 AR (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO | Yes |
| Healthy Arkansas Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | PPO D-SNP | Yes |
| Healthy Arkansas Preferred (PPO) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | PPO | Yes |
| Healthy Arkansas Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | HMO-POS | Yes |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-219 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP | Yes |
Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape Source File, plan year 2026 and 2027. Plan availability is set at the county level.
Plans not offered in Pulaski County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Dual (PPO D-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO D-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra (PPO D-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO D-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP |
| BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | PFFS |
| Wellcare Dual Access Harmony (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| Wellcare Dual Liberty Nurture (HMO-POS D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| Wellcare Giveback (HMO-POS) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS |
| Wellcare Giveback Dividend (HMO-POS) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback (HMO-POS) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS |
| Wellcare Patriot Giveback Preferred (HMO-POS) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | Centene (WellCare) | PPO |
| Wellcare Simple Preferred (HMO-POS) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-470 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP |
| UHC Complete Care AM-1 (Regional PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP |
| UHC Complete Care Support AM-1A (Regional PPO C-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO C-SNP |
| UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002 (Regional PPO) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO |
Plans new to Pulaski County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO C-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) | Arkansas Blue Medicare | PFFS |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 AR (PPO C-SNP) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP |
| DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 012 AR (PPO) | Devoted Health | PPO |
| Healthy Arkansas Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | PPO D-SNP |
| Healthy Arkansas Preferred (PPO) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | PPO |
| Healthy Arkansas Premier Advantage (HMO-POS) | Healthy Arkansas, Inc. | HMO-POS |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-219 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP |
Plans continuing under a new name
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Classic Giveback (PPO) (was Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Aetna Medicare Elite Classic (PPO) (was Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Giveback (PPO) (was Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Plus (PPO) (was Aetna Medicare Signature Plus (PPO)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was Wellcare Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was Wellcare Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was Wellcare Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS D-SNP |
| DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 007 AR (PPO C-SNP) (was DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PREMIUM 007 AR (PPO C-SNP)) | Devoted Health | PPO C-SNP |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) (was HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO)) | Humana | PPO |
| Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) (was Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS)) | Humana | HMO-POS |
| Humana Value Choice (PPO) (was HumanaChoice H7617-066 (PPO)) | Humana | PPO |
| UHC Dual Advantage AR-V1 (PPO D-SNP) (was UHC Dual Complete AR-V001 (PPO D-SNP)) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete AR-Q1 (PPO D-SNP) (was UHC Dual Complete AR-S001 (PPO D-SNP)) | UnitedHealthcare | PPO D-SNP |
Carriers new to Pulaski County for 2027: Healthy Arkansas, Inc.
What to do before December 7
If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan today, your plan must send you an Annual Notice of Change by September 30 that spells out exactly what is different for 2027. Read it before the Annual Enrollment Period (Open Enrollment), which runs October 15 through December 7.
If your plan is leaving your county, you will get a separate notice and a Special Enrollment Period to choose new coverage. If you do nothing, you may be returned to Original Medicare without drug coverage, so it is worth acting during the window.
A licensed agent can check your doctors and prescriptions against the plans that will actually operate in your county next year. For unbiased help, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
Cities in Pulaski County
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Key dates
Medicare enrollment periods at a glance
- Around your 65thInitial Enrollment PeriodA 7-month window around the month you turn 65 — your first chance to sign up.
- October 15 – December 7Annual Enrollment Period (Open Enrollment)Anyone with Medicare can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan.
- January 1 – March 31Medicare Advantage Open EnrollmentIf you're already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change.
- January 1 – March 31General Enrollment PeriodFor people who missed their first chance to sign up for Part B.
- VariesSpecial Enrollment PeriodTriggered by life events like moving or losing other coverage.
Dates are set by Medicare and apply nationwide. Confirm your personal windows at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.
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- CMS — MA/Part D Landscape & Plan Finder data
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