Erie County, New York: 36 Medicare Advantage plans changing or leaving for 2027
Erie County had 70 Medicare Advantage plans in 2026. For 2027, 21 are leaving the county and 15 are changing.
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Erie County in context
Erie County goes from 70 Medicare Advantage plans to 60 for 2027: 10 fewer plans on the menu, before any plan-by-plan detail.
About 217,678 people in the county have Medicare, and roughly 72% of them are in a Medicare Advantage plan today, offered by 10 organizations.
The plans by name in Erie 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 Erie County for 2026
CMS lists 70 Medicare Advantage plans from 11 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) 7 plans | |||
| Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Full Dual (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Longevity (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Centene (WellCare) 16 plans | |||
| Wellcare Advantage Enhanced (PFFS) | PFFS | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Advantage Simple (PFFS) | PFFS | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align Unity (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Fidelis Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| Wellcare Fidelis Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Premium Enhanced (PFFS) | PFFS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Premium Ultra (PFFS) | PFFS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| Excellus Health Plan Community Care LLC 2 plans | |||
| Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Univera Medicare Total Care (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Excellus Health Plan, Inc 7 plans | |||
| Univera Medicare Freedom (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| Univera SeniorChoice Advanced (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Univera SeniorChoice Core (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Univera SeniorChoice Secure (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Univera SeniorChoice Value Plus (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield 8 plans | |||
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Distinct (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Merit (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Forever Blue 751 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Forever Blue Value (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Freedom Valor (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| Senior Blue 601 (HMO) | HMO | No | Offered |
| Senior Blue 651 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Humana 5 plans | |||
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-002 (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) | PPO | No | Offered |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5970-030 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| HumanaChoice H5970-029 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5970-020 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Independent Health 7 plans | |||
| Independent Health's Assure Advantage (HMO C-SNP) | HMO C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 (HMO) | HMO | No | Offered |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 042 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 043 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 044 (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| Independent Health's Medicare Family Choice (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Independent Health's Medicare Passport Connect (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| MVP HEALTH CARE 3 plans | |||
| MVP Medicare Preferred Gold with Part D (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| MVP Medicare Preferred Gold without Part D (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| MVP Medicare WellSelect with Part D (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| Nascentia Health Plus 3 plans | |||
| Nascentia Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Nascentia Medicaid Advantage Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility (HMO I-SNP) | HMO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UnitedHealthcare 9 plans | |||
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0007 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0019 (PPO) | PPO | Yes | Offered |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS) | HMO-POS | No | Offered |
| UHC Complete Care NY-30 (HMO-POS C-SNP) | HMO-POS C-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-Q001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S001 (PPO D-SNP) | PPO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Not offered for 2027 |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) | HMO-POS D-SNP | Yes | Renamed for 2027 |
| UHC Nursing Home Plan NY-F001 (PPO I-SNP) | PPO I-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| VNS Health Medicare 3 plans | |||
| VNS Health EasyCare (HMO) | HMO | Yes | Offered |
| VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
| VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) | HMO D-SNP | Yes | Offered |
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 Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO C-SNP | Yes |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO | Yes |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO 651 (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO | Yes |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Standard (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO | Yes |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-036 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP | Yes |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 045 (HMO) | Independent Health | HMO | Yes |
| MVP Medicare WellValue with Part D (HMO-POS) | MVP HEALTH CARE | HMO-POS | Yes |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS 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 Erie County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Partial Dual (HMO D-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Advantage Enhanced (PFFS) | Centene (WellCare) | PFFS |
| Wellcare Advantage Simple (PFFS) | Centene (WellCare) | PFFS |
| Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple (HMO-POS) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS |
| Wellcare Premium Enhanced (PFFS) | Centene (WellCare) | PFFS |
| Wellcare Premium Ultra (PFFS) | Centene (WellCare) | PFFS |
| Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO-POS |
| Univera SeniorChoice Core (PPO) | Excellus Health Plan, Inc | PPO |
| Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) | Excellus Health Plan, Inc | HMO |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Merit (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO |
| Forever Blue 751 (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO |
| Forever Blue Value (PPO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | PPO |
| Senior Blue 651 (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-002 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5970-030 (PPO) | Humana | PPO |
| HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5970-020 (PPO D-SNP) | Humana | PPO D-SNP |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 043 (HMO) | Independent Health | HMO |
| MVP Medicare WellSelect with Part D (PPO) | MVP HEALTH CARE | PPO |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
Plans new to Erie County for 2027
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO C-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total (HMO C-SNP) | Aetna (CVS Health) | HMO C-SNP |
| Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO 651 (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO |
| Community Blue Medicare HMO Standard (HMO) | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield or Highmark Blue Shield | HMO |
| Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-036 (HMO D-SNP) | Humana | HMO D-SNP |
| Independent Health's Encompass 65 RED 045 (HMO) | Independent Health | HMO |
| MVP Medicare WellValue with Part D (HMO-POS) | MVP HEALTH CARE | HMO-POS |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
Plans continuing under a new name
| Plan | Carrier | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) (was Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)) | Aetna (CVS Health) | PPO |
| Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align Unity (HMO D-SNP) (was Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align (HMO D-SNP)) | Centene (WellCare) | HMO D-SNP |
| UHC Dual Complete NY-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) (was UHC Dual Complete NY-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)) | UnitedHealthcare | HMO-POS D-SNP |
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 Erie County
These counts apply to every city in the county, including:
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.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean that a plan is “changing” for 2027?
Does a plan leaving my county mean I lose Medicare?
Which plans are leaving or changing?
When can I switch?
- CMS — MA/Part D Landscape & Plan Finder data
For personalized answers, contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE.