Independent guide. Not affiliated with CMS, HHS, or Medicare.gov. Data updated November 5, 2026

2027 Medicare Advantage exits · NY county detail

Medicare Advantage Plans Leaving Queens, NY in 2027

3,951 Medicare Advantage members in Queens are in plans that CMS lists as non-renewed for 2027. That is 1.7% of the county’s 232,639 county-level MA members.

3,951 Affected members in non-renewed plans.
10 2026 plans ending in Queens.
61 2027 plan targets in the CMS crosswalk.
3.5 Average 2027 Part C rating, weighted by 2026 enrollment.

Check your plan in Queens

Five-digit ZIP only. The lookup runs in your browser.

What is happening in Queens

The October 2026 CMS enrollment file shows 232,639 Medicare Advantage members in Queens across 71 contract-plan combinations. The CMS 2027 crosswalk marks 10 of those plans as terminated or non-renewed, leaving 3,951 members (1.7%) in plans that end December 31, 2026.

The largest single exit is Elderplan Flex (HMO-POS) from Elderplan, with 1,542 members (0.7% of the county’s MA enrollment). The largest affected organization is Elderplan, with 1,865 affected members.

61 other plans are marked continuing for 2027. Some are “Renewal Plan with SAR” (service area reduced), “Renewal Plan with SAE” (service area expanded), or “Consolidated Renewal Plan” (plan ID or plan structure changes). A continuing plan is not automatically unchanged, so check the plan detail and confirm your doctors and drugs.

Plans ending in Queens

The table lists every 2026 plan in the county that the 2027 crosswalk marks as terminated or non-renewed, sorted by 2026 enrollment. The last column shows other 2027 plans in the same county from the plan’s own carrier where available. It is not a recommendation.

2026 Medicare Advantage plans ending in Queens, NY
Plan Carrier Type 2026 members County share 2027 status Other 2027 plans in county
Elderplan Flex (HMO-POS) Elderplan HMO / HMO-POS 1,542 0.7% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) (Elderplan)
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) (Elderplan)
Humana Direct Choice Giveback (PPO) Humana Local PPO 485 0.2% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) Humana Gold Plus H3533-033 (HMO) (Humana)
Humana Gold Plus H3533-035 (HMO) (Humana)
HealthSpring True Choice (PPO) HealthSpring Local PPO 472 0.2% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) (Aetna Medicare)
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) (Aetna Medicare)
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H3533-027 (HMO) Humana HMO / HMO-POS 400 0.2% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) Humana Gold Plus H3533-033 (HMO) (Humana)
Humana Gold Plus H3533-035 (HMO) (Humana)
Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) Aetna Medicare HMO / HMO-POS
Dual-Eligible
380 0.2% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) (Aetna Medicare)
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) (Aetna Medicare)
Elderplan Extra Help (HMO-POS) Elderplan HMO / HMO-POS 323 0.1% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) (Elderplan)
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) (Elderplan)
EmblemHealth VIP Dual (HMO D-SNP) EmblemHealth HMO / HMO-POS
Dual-Eligible
145 0.1% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO) (EmblemHealth)
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) (Aetna Medicare)
EmblemHealth VIP Dual Enhanced (HMO D-SNP) EmblemHealth HMO / HMO-POS
Dual-Eligible
112 0.0% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO) (EmblemHealth)
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) (Aetna Medicare)
EmblemHealth VIP Dual Reserve (HMO D-SNP) EmblemHealth HMO / HMO-POS
Dual-Eligible
57 0.0% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO) (EmblemHealth)
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) (Aetna Medicare)
Anthem Veteran (HMO-POS) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP HMO / HMO-POS 35 0.0% Exiting in 2027 Exiting (non-renewed for 2027) Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) (Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP)
Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage LTSS 2 (HMO D-SNP) (Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP)

“Other 2027 plans” means a plan listed as continuing in the same county. It does not confirm that the plan is accepting new members, that your doctors are in network, or that your drugs are covered.

Plans continuing in Queens

These plans are listed as continuing for 2027. The table shows the 20 largest by 2026 enrollment; the full list is below. A “Continuing” label does not mean the premium, network, or drug list stayed the same.

2027 continuing plans in Queens (top 20 by 2026 enrollment)
2026 plan 2027 plan Carrier 2026 members 2027 status
Healthfirst Life Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 50,165 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 20,380 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 17,087 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name VNS Health Medicare 17,031 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 10,916 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 9,742 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst Increased Benefits Plan (HMO) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 7,747 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 7,363 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 7,236 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 7,061 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare 5,201 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Wellcare 5,054 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 (HMO-POS) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 4,736 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst Connection Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 4,540 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) Same plan name Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 3,918 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst Signature (HMO) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 3,689 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Humana Gold Plus H3533-033 (HMO) Same plan name Humana 3,201 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
MetroPlus Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name MetroPlus Health Plan 2,804 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Same plan name Elderplan 2,758 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) Same plan name Elderplan 2,641 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Show all 61 continuing plans
All 2027 continuing plan targets in Queens
2026 plan 2027 plan Carrier 2026 members 2027 status
Healthfirst Life Improvement Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 50,165 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst 65 Plus Plan (HMO) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 20,380 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 17,087 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
VNS Health EasyCare Plus (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name VNS Health Medicare 17,031 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 10,916 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 9,742 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst Increased Benefits Plan (HMO) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 7,747 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 7,363 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst CompleteCare (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 7,236 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 7,061 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare 5,201 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — some plan options change
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Wellcare 5,054 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 (HMO-POS) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 4,736 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst Connection Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 4,540 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) Same plan name Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 3,918 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst Signature (HMO) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 3,689 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Humana Gold Plus H3533-033 (HMO) Same plan name Humana 3,201 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
MetroPlus Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name MetroPlus Health Plan 2,804 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Elderplan Plus Long-Term Care (HMO-POS D-SNP) Same plan name Elderplan 2,758 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
Elderplan For Medicaid Beneficiaries (HMO-POS D-SNP) Same plan name Elderplan 2,641 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
HumanaChoice H5970-028 (PPO) Same plan name Humana 2,565 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
VillageCareMAX Medicare Total Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name VillageCareMAX 2,401 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 2,183 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) Wellcare Fidelis Simple (HMO-POS) Wellcare 2,122 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
VNS Health Total (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name VNS Health Medicare 1,951 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
Wellcare Simple Open (PPO) Same plan name Wellcare 1,941 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
Wellcare Giveback Open (PPO) Same plan name Wellcare 1,913 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
Aetna Medicare Signature Care (HMO) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 1,811 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 1,728 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-034 (HMO D-SNP) Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-036 (HMO D-SNP) Humana 1,704 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
Aetna Medicare Elite Extra (PPO) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 1,579 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage LTSS 2 (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 1,367 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
VNS Health EasyCare (HMO) Same plan name VNS Health Medicare 1,330 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
UHC Dual Complete NY-Q001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 1,028 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Humana Gold Plus H3533-035 (HMO) Same plan name Humana 937 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
UHC Nursing Home Plan NY-F002 (PPO I-SNP) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 881 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
UHC Dual Complete NY-S001 (PPO D-SNP) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 851 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
VillageCareMAX Medicare Health Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name VillageCareMAX 848 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO-POS) Same plan name Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 721 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Wellcare Assist Open (PPO) Same plan name Wellcare 608 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align Unity (HMO D-SNP) Wellcare 535 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Hamaspik, Inc. 525 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Wellcare Assist (HMO-POS) Wellcare Fidelis Assist (HMO-POS) Wellcare 479 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
Aetna Medicare Enhanced Extra (PPO) Aetna Medicare Enhanced (PPO) Aetna Medicare 381 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
Wellcare Dual Access Open (PPO D-SNP) Same plan name Wellcare 379 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
Senior Whole Health of New York NHC (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Senior Whole Health of New York 376 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage LTSS (HMO D-SNP) Anthem HealthPlus Full Dual Advantage LTSS 2 (HMO D-SNP) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 322 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — plan ID may change
EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO) Same plan name EmblemHealth 270 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO) Same plan name Humana 249 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
MetroPlus Platinum Plan (HMO) Same plan name MetroPlus Health Plan 240 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Enhanced (HMO) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 236 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
MetroPlus UltraCare (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name MetroPlus Health Plan 212 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback (PPO) Same plan name Aetna Medicare 178 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS) Same plan name UnitedHealthcare 159 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area reduced
ElderServe MAP (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name ElderServe Health 98 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Healthfirst Signature (PPO) Same plan name Healthfirst Medicare Plan 91 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Senior Whole Health Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP) Same plan name Senior Whole Health of New York 79 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Elderplan Advantage For Nursing Home Residents (HMO-POS I-SNP) Same plan name Elderplan 76 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
VillageCareMAX Medicare Select Advantage Plan (HMO) Same plan name VillageCareMAX 33 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged
Anthem Veteran 2 (HMO-POS) Same plan name Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP 17 Continuing in 2027 Continuing — service area expanded
UHC Dual Complete NY-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP) UHC Dual Complete NY-YL (HMO-POS D-SNP) UnitedHealthcare 14 Continuing in 2027 Continuing unchanged

Your 5-step action plan

  1. Match the notice to your plan ID Your non-renewal letter should name the contract and plan ID. Compare it with the table above. Non-renewal notices for December 31 contract endings must be sent by October 2, 2026.
  2. List your doctors, hospital, and drugs Check each 2027 plan’s network and drug list. A lower premium can cost more if your doctors or prescriptions are out of network.
  3. Compare the 2027 plans in Queens Use the continuing-plan table above and Medicare Plan Finder. Confirm the plan is sold in Queens for 2027 and is accepting enrollment.
  4. Enroll by December 7, 2026 Coverage chosen during the Annual Election Period starts January 1, 2027. If you miss it, the non-renewal SEP runs December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
  5. Check Medigap if you return to Original Medicare The federal guaranteed-issue window is 60 days before the plan ends through 63 days after. For a December 31, 2026 ending, that is November 1, 2026 through March 4, 2027.

If you do nothing

If your Medicare Advantage plan is non-renewed and you do not enroll in a replacement, your coverage ends on December 31, 2026. You return to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027. You may lose dental, vision, hearing, fitness, and other extra benefits that were included in the MA plan.

If your MA plan included Part D, you may also lose drug coverage. You can join a stand-alone Part D plan, but waiting can create a coverage gap and a late-enrollment penalty. If you return to Original Medicare and want a Medigap policy, the guaranteed-issue window is limited; applying after it closes can mean medical underwriting.

2027 deadlines for Queens

2027 Medicare Advantage dates for Queens, NY
Event Date What it means
Annual Election Period (AEP) October 15 – December 7, 2026 Join a 2027 Medicare Advantage or Part D plan. A plan chosen here starts January 1, 2027.
Non-renewal Special Enrollment Period December 8, 2026 – February 28, 2027 For people whose Medicare Advantage plan is leaving. You can switch to another MA plan or return to Original Medicare.
2027 plan year begins January 1, 2027 If you do nothing, a non-renewed Medicare Advantage plan ends and you return to Original Medicare.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period January 1 – March 31, 2027 If you are already in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change during this window.
Medigap guaranteed-issue window November 1, 2026 – March 4, 2027 If your MA plan is leaving, you can buy a Medigap policy without medical underwriting during this federal window.

Medicare resources

Queens Medicare Advantage questions

Is my Medicare Advantage plan leaving Queens in 2027?

Use the plan table above or the lookup tool. 10 of the 71 2026 Medicare Advantage plans in Queens are marked as terminated or non-renewed for 2027. The other 61 plans are continuing, but some are changing their plan ID or service area.

How many 2027 Medicare Advantage plans are left in Queens?

The crosswalk lists 61 distinct 2027 contract-plan targets for Queens. This is a derived count: the crosswalk maps plans, not county service areas. Confirm that a specific plan is sold in your county for 2027 with Medicare Plan Finder or the plan itself.

What happens if I do nothing?

If your plan is non-renewed, coverage ends December 31, 2026. On January 1, 2027 you return to Original Medicare. You may lose extra benefits, and a Medicare Advantage plan that included Part D may leave you without drug coverage. You can still use the non-renewal SEP through February 28, 2027 to join another plan.

What is the deadline to change plans?

The Annual Election Period runs October 15 through December 7, 2026. If your plan is leaving, the non-renewal Special Enrollment Period runs December 8, 2026 through February 28, 2027. If you return to Original Medicare and want Medigap, the federal guaranteed-issue window for a December 31 plan ending is November 1, 2026 through March 4, 2027.

Where can I get free help in New York?

Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance (HIICAP) provides free, unbiased counseling. Call 1-800-701-0501 or visit the state SHIP page. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or use Medicare Plan Finder.

Does this page include every plan sold in my county?

No. Our plan list comes from the CMS CPSC files and includes Medicare Advantage plans with county-level enrollment. It excludes most employer group plans, PACE plans, and cost plans. If your plan is not listed, call the plan or Medicare.gov to confirm its 2027 status.

Why do you not show the 2027 premium?

The CPSC contract and enrollment files do not include 2027 premiums or drug deductibles. We do not estimate them. Confirm the premium, drug list, and network directly with the plan or Medicare Plan Finder.

Sources and data notes

Data version 2026-11-05; last updated November 5, 2026. Plan status comes from the CMS 2027 Part C&D Plan Crosswalk. Enrollment comes from the October 2026 CPSC county file. Star ratings are 2027 contract-level Part C ratings. Read the methodology and limitations.

  1. Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County (CPSC), October 2026 — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
  2. 2027 Part C&D Plan Crosswalk — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
  3. 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
  4. MA Plan Directory — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
  5. Medicare Advantage in 2026: Enrollment Update and Key Trends — KFF.
  6. CNN: More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 — Better Medicare Alliance.
  7. Medicare Advantage insurer exits pile up for 2027 — Modern Healthcare.
  8. CMS Finalizes 2027 Medicare Advantage Rates: 1,471 Counties, 32 Carriers — SeniorWire.

Compiled and checked by the Medicare Plan Exits editorial team against the CMS source files listed above. This page is information only and is not insurance advice or a recommendation of any plan. Medicare Plan Exits is not affiliated with CMS, HHS, or Medicare.gov.