Medicare Special Needs Plans in Arkansas
Every Special Needs Plan in Arkansas for 2027, from the CMS plan landscape file. You can join one only if you fit its group: Medicare and Medicaid (D-SNP), a qualifying chronic condition (C-SNP) or nursing-home-level care (I-SNP). Pick your county to see the plans sold there.
Showing all 30 plans.
D-SNPs: Medicare and Medicaid
Sorted by CMS star rating, then by how closely the plan is integrated with Arkansas Medicaid, then by worst-case year. If Medicaid or the QMB program pays your Medicare cost sharing, the out-of-pocket maximum matters less than the network and how well the plan works with Medicaid.
| # | Plan | Premium / month | In-network max out-of-pocket | Worst-case year | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humana Dual Select H7617-074 (PPO D-SNP)Humana · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only63 of 75 counties | $0 | $5,700 | $5,700 | 4.5★ |
| 2 | UHC Dual Advantage AR-V1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only74 of 75 counties | $0 | $6,500 | $6,500 | 4.5★ |
| 3 | HumanaChoice SNP-DE H7617-075 (PPO D-SNP)Humana · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing63 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 4.5★ |
| 4 | UHC Dual Complete AR-Q1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only74 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 4.5★ |
| 5 | UHC Dual Complete AR-S2 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing74 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 4.5★ |
| 6 | Humana Dual Select H5216-361 (PPO D-SNP)Humana · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only63 of 75 counties | $0 | $5,700 | $5,700 | 4★ |
| 7 | Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H5619-123 (HMO-POS D-SNP)Humana · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing50 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 4★ |
| 8 | HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-219 (PPO D-SNP)Humana · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing63 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 4★ |
| 9 | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing53 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 10 | HealthSpring TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)HealthSpring · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only43 of 75 counties | $6.30 | $9,850 | $9,926 | 3.5★ |
| 11 | HealthSpring TotalCare Plus (HMO D-SNP)HealthSpring · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing43 of 75 counties | $6.30 | $9,850 | $9,926 | 3.5★ |
| 12 | Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-onlyAll 75 counties | $0 | $4,400 | $4,400 | 3★ |
| 13 | Aetna Medicare Dual Extra Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing21 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3★ |
| 14 | Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharingAll 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3★ |
| 15 | Wellcare Arkansas Total Care Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-onlyAll 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3★ |
| 16 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 AR (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only40 of 75 counties | $0 | $5,900 | $5,900 | Not rated |
| 17 | Healthy Arkansas Dual Advantage (PPO D-SNP)Healthy Arkansas, Inc. · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only35 of 75 counties | $6.30 | $9,250 | $9,326 | Too new to rate |
| 18 | Arkansas Integrated Providers (AIP) Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Arkansas Superior Select Health Plans · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharingAll 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Not rated |
| 19 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 009 AR (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing40 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Not rated |
| 20 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE PLUS 003 AR (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing40 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Not rated |
C-SNPs: chronic conditions
Sorted by worst-case year: 12 months of premiums plus the in-network out-of-pocket maximum. Each plan lists the conditions it serves; you need one of them, confirmed by your doctor or another clinician, to join.
| # | Plan | Premium / month | In-network max out-of-pocket | Worst-case year | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP)Humana · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes63 of 75 counties | $0 | $5,900 | $5,900 | 4★ |
| 2 | HumanaChoice - Diabetes and Heart (PPO C-SNP)Humana · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes63 of 75 counties | $0 | $5,900 | $5,900 | 4.5★ |
| 3 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE 006 AR (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes40 of 75 counties | $0 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Not rated |
| 4 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 007 AR (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes40 of 75 counties | $0 | $6,200 | $6,200 | Not rated |
| 5 | UHC Complete Care AR-5 (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes74 of 75 counties | $0 | $6,200 | $6,200 | 3.5★ |
| 6 | UHC Complete Care AR-6 (PPO C-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes74 of 75 counties | $0 | $6,200 | $6,200 | 3.5★ |
| 7 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 011 AR (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes40 of 75 counties | $0 | $7,600 | $7,600 | Not rated |
| 8 | Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)Aetna Medicare · HMO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes8 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,250 | $9,250 | 3.5★ |
| 9 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 010 AR (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes40 of 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Not rated |
I-SNPs: institutional care
For people who live, or are expected to live, at least 90 days in a nursing home or similar facility, or who need that level of care at home. Sorted by worst-case year.
| # | Plan | Premium / month | In-network max out-of-pocket | Worst-case year | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tribute Select (HMO-POS I-SNP)Arkansas Superior Select Health Plans · HMO-POS I-SNPHybrid (at home or in a facility)All 75 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Not rated |
Worst-case year = 12 × monthly plan premium + in-network maximum out-of-pocket, for covered Part A and B services. Many D-SNP members pay $0 in premiums with Extra Help. Star ratings are CMS’s 2027 overall ratings for the contract behind each plan. Plans under CMS sanction aren’t listed. How we sort
Before you enroll: check the plan’s network and drug list in the official Medicare Plan Finder, and ask the plan whether you qualify. Free one-on-one help: your State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
Questions
How many Special Needs Plans are in Arkansas for 2027?
CMS lists 30: 20 D-SNPs (Medicare and Medicaid), 9 C-SNPs (chronic conditions) and 1 I-SNPs (institutional), from 8 parent companies. Not every plan is sold in every county; use the county filter.
Which D-SNPs in Arkansas are integrated with Medicaid?
All 20 D-SNPs in Arkansas are coordination-only plans: they coordinate with Medicaid, but your Medicaid benefits come separately.
Do Special Needs Plans include drug coverage?
Yes. Every Special Needs Plan must include Part D drug coverage.
Can I stay in a Special Needs Plan if I no longer qualify?
Only while you still meet the plan's rules. If you lose eligibility, you may get a Special Enrollment Period to join another plan.
Sources
- CMS, CY 2027 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Landscape (CY2027_Landscape_202609.csv), Special Needs Plan rows — cms.gov; star ratings from the CMS 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables — cms.gov.
- Medicare.gov, “Special Needs Plans” — medicare.gov.
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