The Average Medicare Beneficiary has 28 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan Options for 2027 Authors: Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Nancy Ochieng, and Juliette Cubanski Published: Oct 1, 2026

https://www.kff.org/medicare/the-average-medicare-beneficiary-has-28-medicare-advantage-prescription-drug-plan-options-for-2027/ Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published information about the Medicare Advantage plans that will be available for the coming 2027 plan year. Starting October 1st, insurers, brokers, and other third-party entities can market Medicare Advantage plans, and during the annual open enrollment period, which runs from October 15th through December 7th, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare coverage for the coming year. In a press release, CMS emphasized stability in the Medicare Advantage marketplace overall. This analysis explores Medicare Advantage plan availability for the average beneficiary and at the state level.