Every year, there's a new crop of Medicare plans available in Pennsylvania. Even if you like your current plan, it might change significantly for next year.
That's why NerdWallet's editorial team analyzes every Medicare plan top to bottom each year.
For 2027, there are 338 Medicare Advantage plans commercially available in Pennsylvania. We dove deep into the data to analyze and compare every single one.
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Compare the best Medicare Advantage plans in Pennsylvania
Insurance company | NerdWallet rating | $0 plan availability | Members in high-quality plans | Member experience | Learn more |
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 (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | 4.6/5 | 80% (Above average) | High (85% to 100%) | 3.86 (Above average) | (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet |
BEST FOR BRAND-NAME PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | |||||
 (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | 4.2/5 | 78% (Above average) | Medium (50% to 84%) | 3.4 (Average) | (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet |
 (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | 3.9/5 | 64% (Below average) | Low (49% or less) | 3.54 (Average) | (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet |
 (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet | 4.1/5 | 75% (Average) | High (85% to 100%) | 2.77 (Below average) | (855) 432-0512 / TTY 711 M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 10AM-6PM ETSpeak to a licensed insurance agent on askchapter.orgon NerdWallet |
NerdWallet's picks in Pennsylvania
We analyzed every Medicare Advantage plan sold in Pennsylvania to find the best based on premiums, prescription drug coverage, costs for medical care, quality ratings, customer satisfaction and more.
These companies had plans that came out on top of our state-specific analysis:
Peak Health.
Geisinger Health Plan.
* Multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield companies sell Medicare Advantage plans in Pennsylvania. We review both BCBS plans as a whole and certain individual BCBS companies, such as Highmark.
Here are the 25 top-scoring standard Medicare Advantage plans in Pennsylvania that include prescription drug coverage, all of which earned at least 4 out of 5 stars on our scoring system. We've also listed every special needs plan that earned at least 4 out of 5 stars. Plans are listed in order of NerdWallet's star rating, starting with the highest-rated plans.
Standard plans
Peak Advantage Vista (PPO).
UPMC for Life HMO Premier Rx (HMO).
UPMC for Life Essential Rx (PPO).
Together Blue Medicare HMO with AHN Signature (HMO).
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC PA-0015 (PPO).
Community Blue Medicare HMO Signature (HMO).
Capital Blue Cross Essential (HMO).
Capital Blue Cross Value (PPO).
Community Blue Medicare PPO Signature (PPO).
Humana Gold Plus H6622-035 (HMO).
Humana Gold Plus H6622-036 (HMO).
Humana Gold Plus H6622-054 (HMO).
Humana Total Complete (HMO).
Aetna Medicare Advantra Premier (PPO).
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature (PPO).
Aetna Medicare Advantra Signature Giveback (PPO).
Aetna Medicare Elite (PPO).
Aetna Medicare Premier Plus (PPO).
Aetna Medicare Signature (PPO).
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback (PPO).
Aetna Medicare Value Plus (PPO).
Capital Blue Cross Complete (PPO).
Capital Blue Cross Enhanced (PPO).
Capital Blue Cross Premier (HMO).
Capital Blue Cross Select (PPO).
Special needs plans
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5377-003 (HMO D-SNP).
HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-227 (PPO D-SNP).
Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H6622-078 (HMO D-SNP).
Geisinger Gold Secure Rx (HMO D-SNP).
» MORE: Best Medicare Advantage plans
What to know about Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania
More than 3 million people in Pennsylvania are signed up for Medicare.
The average monthly premium in 2027 for a Medicare Advantage plan in Pennsylvania is $20.07. (In 2026, it was $21.75.)
There are 338 Medicare Advantage plans available in Pennsylvania in 2027. (In 2026, there were 332.)
100% of Medicare-eligible people in Pennsylvania have access to a $0-premium Medicare Advantage plan.
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older. Medicare Advantage, sold by private insurance companies, is a bundled alternative to Medicare that offers the same benefits and usually some extras, such as cost help with dental and vision coverage.
Medicare Advantage plans offer more benefits than Original Medicare plans, and they're often cheaper than paying for Medicare and a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan, or Medigap. However, they offer less flexibility because you’ll need to get care from within the plan’s network of providers. Weigh your options to determine what plan best suits your needs.
» MORE: Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which should I choose?
Third-party ratings
JD Power releases an annual study measuring member satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans. It uses eight factors, such as level of trust, ability to get health services, ease of doing business and resolving problems or complaints.
In Pennsylvania, these Medicare Advantage companies scored above the regional average (646 points) on measures of member satisfaction (based on a 1,000-point scale):
UPMC for Life (689 points).
Highmark (659 points).
Aetna (647 points).
Medicare resources in Pennsylvania
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight program (PA MEDI) is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program. It provides free information and counseling about Medicare options, processes and costs.
Pennsylvania Insurance Department: Provides information about Medicare and maintains listings of Medigap companies in the state.
Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging: They provide information and assistance for Pennsylvanians older than 60 and their caregivers to access various community services.
How to choose a Medicare Advantage plan
It’s important to do your research before selecting a Medicare Advantage plan for yourself. Here are some questions to consider asking:
What are the plan’s costs? Do you understand what the plan’s premium, deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance will be? Can you afford them?
Is your doctor in-network? If you have preferred medical providers, make sure they participate in the plan’s network.
Are your prescriptions covered? If you’re on medication, it’s crucial to understand how the plan covers it. What tier are your prescription drugs on, and are there any coverage rules that apply to them?
Is there dental coverage? Does the plan offer routine coverage for vision, dental and hearing needs?
Are there extras? Does the plan offer any extra benefits, such as fitness memberships, transportation benefits or meal delivery?
If you have additional questions about Medicare, visit Medicare.gov or call 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227, TTY 877-486-2048).
Looking for more insurance in Pennsylvania? Check out these resources:
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- 1.Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Fact Sheet. Accessed Oct 28, 2026.
- 2.JD Power. Medicare Advantage Plan Members Seek Stronger Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination. Accessed Oct 28, 2026.
Medicare Advantage review methodology
NerdWallet’s Medicare Advantage ratings are based on premiums, out-of-pocket costs, prescription drug coverage, quality data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, consumer experience and more. We analyze and calculate ratings for every Medicare Advantage plan sold throughout the U.S. on a curved 5-point scale.
At the national level, we calculate ratings for companies as the average of their plans’ scores, weighted by enrollment.
NerdWallet’s editorial team analyzed companies covering about 87% of all Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in the United States. We reviewed 23 Medicare Advantage brands, with some insurance companies having more than one brand under their umbrella. (For example, Blue Cross Blue Shield includes the brands Anthem and Highmark.)
The Medicare Advantage marketplace is concentrated among just a handful of companies. In many places, one company serves more than half of the market. At the national level, NerdWallet’s reviews include each of the 10 largest brands by enrollment.
We research and analyze all commercial Medicare Advantage plans and publish reviews for selected companies. At the state level, we review at least one major insurer in every state where Medicare Advantage plans are sold, and we review both of the top two insurers in 40 of those 49 states. (Alaska doesn't offer Medicare Advantage plans.) We also look at online search volume to identify regional and other notable players in the space.
These reviews are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several plans to find the best coverage and rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines and full ratings methodology for Medicare Advantage.
This roundup includes only insurers that sell Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania.