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2027 Medicare Special Needs Plans in Erie County, NY

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In Erie County, NY, there are 24 Medicare Special Needs Plans available for 2027. Approximately 21,265 beneficiaries are enrolled, and about 48% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are one coverage option. Other options may include standard Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare prescription drug coverage, and Medicare Supplement insurance. Visit Medicare Options in Erie County, NY to explore other types of coverage available locally.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium
$16.40/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
9
Average MOOP Limit
$9,142 ($9,250 max.)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 48% · 3 Stars: 52% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$651.46
Total SNP Enrollment
21,265
SNP Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (D-SNP) — 10,996 enrollees
2. UHC Complete Care NY-30 (C-SNP) — 2,234 enrollees
3. Aetna Medicare Full Dual (D-SNP) — 1,902 enrollees

D-SNP Plans (Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans)

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) in Erie County are Medicare Advantage plans for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.

  • Total D-SNP Plans: 16
  • Average Monthly Premium: $18.65/mo
  • Beneficiaries Enrolled: 16,454
  • $0 Premium Plans: 6
  • Zero Cost Plans: 14
  • Top D-SNP by Enrollment: UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (D-SNP) — 10,996 enrollees
  • Plans without Drug Coverage: 0
Comparison table of 2027 D-SNP Medicare Plans available in Erie County, New York
Special Needs Plan CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
UHC Dual Complete NY-S001
☆☆☆☆☆
 $19 9850.00 $700 H2001-063-1
UHC Dual Complete NY-Q001
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H3387-015-1
UHC Dual Complete NY-S002
☆☆☆☆☆
 $32 9850.00 $700 H3387-014-4
UHC Dual Complete NY-YL
☆☆☆☆☆
 $41 9850.00 $700 H3387-013-0
VNS Health EasyCare Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
 $24 9850.00 $700 H5549-011-0
VNS Health Total
☆☆☆☆☆
 $41 0.00 $700 H5549-003-0
Aetna Medicare Full Dual
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H3312-070-0
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H3533-036
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H3533-036-1
Univera Medicare Dual
☆☆☆☆☆
 $27 9850.00 $700 H7524-001-0
Univera Medicare Total Care
☆☆☆☆☆
 $18 9850.00 $700 H7524-002-0
Wellcare Dual Access Open
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H2775-112-0
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Access
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H5599-016-0
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Align Unity
☆☆☆☆☆
 $41 9850.00 $700 H5599-003-0
Wellcare Fidelis Dual Liberty Sync
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H5599-014-0
Nascentia Dual Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
 $27 9850.00 $700 H9066-003-0
Nascentia Medicaid Advantage Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
 $30 9850.00 $700 H9066-001-0
What is the total number of D-SNP plans in Erie County?

There are 16 D-SNP plans in 2027, covering 16,454 enrollees.

How much do D-SNP plans cost in Erie County?

The average D-SNP premium in Erie County is $18.65 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular D-SNP plan in Erie County?

UHC Dual Complete NY-S002 (D-SNP) is the top D-SNP in Erie County, with 10,996 enrollees.

What is the total number of D-SNP plans in Erie County?

There are 16 D-SNP plans in 2027, covering 16,454 enrollees.

I-SNP Plans (Institutional Special Needs Plans)

Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans for individuals in long-term or institutional care settings. Plan availability varies by county.

Total I-SNP Plans
4
Average Monthly Premium
$20.08/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
1,080
$0 Premium Plans
0
Average MOOP
$8,638
Top I-SNP by Enrollment
Independent Health's Medicare Family Choice (I-SNP) — 781 enrollees
Plans without Drug Coverage
0
Comparison table of 2027 I-SNP Medicare Plans available in Erie County, New York
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo Network
UHC Nursing Home Plan NY-F001
☆☆☆☆☆
 $4 9850.00 $700 H2292-001-0
Independent Health's Medicare Family Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
 $40 5000.00 $0 H3362-020-0
Aetna Medicare Longevity
☆☆☆☆☆
 $11 9850.00 $700 H5521-461-0
Nascentia Skilled Nursing Facility
☆☆☆☆☆
 $25 9850.00 $700 H9066-002-0
What is the most popular I-SNP plan in Erie County?

Independent Health's Medicare Family Choice (I-SNP) is the top I-SNP in Erie County, with 781 enrollees.

What is the total number of I-SNP plans in Erie County?

There are 4 I-SNP plans in 2027, covering 1,080 enrollees.

C-SNP Plans (Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans)

Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) are a category of Medicare Advantage plans offered to beneficiaries with qualifying chronic conditions, as defined by CMS program rules.

  • Total C-SNP Plans 4
  • Average Monthly Premium $3.75/mo
  • Beneficiaries Enrolled 3,731
  • $0 Premium C-SNPs 3
  • Average MOOP $9,275
  • Most Popular C-SNP UHC Complete Care NY-30 (C-SNP) with 2,234 enrollees
  • C-SNPs Without Drug Coverage 0
Comparison table of 2027 C-SNP Medicare Plans available in Erie County, New York
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo Network
Independent Health's Assure Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
 $15 8500.00 $250 H3362-040-0
UHC Complete Care NY-30
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 8900.00 $685 H3379-053-0
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H3312-105-0
Aetna Medicare Chronic Care Total
☆☆☆☆☆
 $0 9850.00 $700 H3312-112-0

What is the average monthly premium for C-SNP plans in Erie County?

C-SNP plans in Erie County cost $3.75 per month.

Which C-SNP plan has the highest enrollment in Erie County?

The most popular C-SNP plan in Erie County is UHC Complete Care NY-30 (C-SNP), with 2,234 enrollees.

How many C-SNP plans are available in Erie County?

In 2027, Erie County offers 4 C-SNP plans with 3,731 enrollees.

County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNP) only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.

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