Medicare Special Needs Plans in Louisiana
Every Special Needs Plan in Louisiana 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 54 plans.
D-SNPs: Medicare and Medicaid
Sorted by CMS star rating, then by how closely the plan is integrated with Louisiana 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 Gold Plus SNP-DE H1951-057 (HMO D-SNP)Humana · HMO D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing63 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 4.5★ |
| 2 | Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE H1951-061 (HMO D-SNP)Humana · HMO D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing63 of 64 counties | $1.70 | $9,850 | $9,870 | 4.5★ |
| 3 | Humana Dual Select H1951-056 (HMO D-SNP)Humana · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only63 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 4.5★ |
| 4 | Humana Dual QMB Only (HMO D-SNP)Humana · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing43 of 64 counties | $10.80 | $9,850 | $9,980 | 4.5★ |
| 5 | Humana Dual QMB Only (HMO D-SNP)Humana · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing20 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 4.5★ |
| 6 | HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-330 (PPO D-SNP)Humana · PPO D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing43 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 4★ |
| 7 | HumanaChoice SNP-DE H5216-332 (PPO D-SNP)Humana · PPO D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing20 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 4★ |
| 8 | Aetna Medicare Full Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare · HMO D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing56 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 9 | Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing26 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 10 | Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Liberty (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing22 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 11 | Peoples Health Secure Health (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only50 of 64 counties | $17 | $4,900 | $5,104 | 3.5★ |
| 12 | Peoples Health Secure Health (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only14 of 64 counties | $17 | $4,900 | $5,104 | 3.5★ |
| 13 | Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Reserve (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only48 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,750 | $6,750 | 3.5★ |
| 14 | Aetna Medicare Partial Dual Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only5 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 15 | Aetna Medicare QMB Only Care (HMO D-SNP)Aetna Medicare · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing26 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 16 | Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing26 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 17 | Wellcare Louisiana Connections Dual Access (HMO-POS D-SNP)Wellcare · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing22 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | 3.5★ |
| 18 | UHC Dual Complete LA-Q2 (HMO-POS D-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharingAll 64 counties | $6.30 | $9,850 | $9,926 | 3.5★ |
| 19 | UHC Dual Complete LA-Q1 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharingAll 64 counties | $10.60 | $9,850 | $9,977 | 3.5★ |
| 20 | UHC Dual Complete LA-S4 (PPO D-SNP)UnitedHealthcare · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharingAll 64 counties | $10.60 | $9,850 | $9,977 | 3.5★ |
| 21 | Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing50 of 64 counties | $12 | $9,850 | $9,994 | 3.5★ |
| 22 | Peoples Health Dual Complete LA-S5 (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing14 of 64 counties | $12 | $9,850 | $9,994 | 3.5★ |
| 23 | Blue adVantage Dual Plus (HMO-POS D-SNP)Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-onlyAll 64 counties | $14.90 | $9,850 | $10,029 | 3.5★ |
| 24 | Peoples Health Secure Complete (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing50 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 3.5★ |
| 25 | Peoples Health Secure Complete (HMO-POS D-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing14 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 3.5★ |
| 26 | Healthy Blue Enhanced Care (HMO D-SNP)Healthy Blue · HMO D-SNPCoordination-onlyAll 64 counties | $17 | $7,150 | $7,354 | 3★ |
| 27 | Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)Healthy Blue · HMO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharingAll 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 3★ |
| 28 | AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO D-SNP)AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care (HMO-SNP) · HMO D-SNPHighly integrated (HIDE) · $0 Medicare cost sharing14 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | Too new to rate |
| 29 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 004 LA (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only17 of 64 counties | $0 | $4,900 | $4,900 | Too new to rate |
| 30 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE 023 LA (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only14 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,550 | $6,550 | Too new to rate |
| 31 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 015 LA (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only17 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Too new to rate |
| 32 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE FULL 022 LA (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only14 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Too new to rate |
| 33 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE QMB 025 LA (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing17 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Too new to rate |
| 34 | DEVOTED DUAL CHOICE QMB 026 LA (PPO D-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO D-SNPCoordination-only · $0 Medicare cost sharing14 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Too new to rate |
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 | Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)Humana · HMO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes2 of 64 counties | $0 | $1,950 | $1,950 | 4.5★ |
| 2 | Peoples Health Complete Care LA-5 (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes10 of 64 counties | $0 | $3,900 | $3,900 | 3.5★ |
| 3 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 013 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes4 of 64 counties | $0 | $5,200 | $5,200 | Too new to rate |
| 4 | Peoples Health Complete Care LA-7 (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes4 of 64 counties | $0 | $5,900 | $5,900 | 3.5★ |
| 5 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 012 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes13 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,200 | $6,200 | Too new to rate |
| 6 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE ENHANCED 018 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes14 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,550 | $6,550 | Too new to rate |
| 7 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 020 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes4 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,600 | $6,600 | Too new to rate |
| 8 | Peoples Health Complete Care LA-6 (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes44 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,700 | $6,700 | 3.5★ |
| 9 | Peoples Health Complete Care LA-7 (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes6 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,700 | $6,700 | 3.5★ |
| 10 | Aetna Medicare Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)Aetna Medicare · HMO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes2 of 64 counties | $0 | $6,750 | $6,750 | 3.5★ |
| 11 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 019 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes13 of 64 counties | $0 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Too new to rate |
| 12 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 021 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes14 of 64 counties | $0 | $7,050 | $7,050 | Too new to rate |
| 13 | Humana Gold Plus - Diabetes and Heart (HMO C-SNP)Humana · HMO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes16 of 64 counties | $0 | $7,150 | $7,150 | 4.5★ |
| 14 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 014 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes17 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Too new to rate |
| 15 | DEVOTED C-SNP CHOICE PLUS 024 LA (PPO C-SNP)Devoted Health · PPO C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes14 of 64 counties | $0 | $9,850 | $9,850 | Too new to rate |
| 16 | Peoples Health Complete Care Support (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes50 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 3.5★ |
| 17 | Peoples Health Complete Care Support (HMO-POS C-SNP)Peoples Health · HMO-POS C-SNPCardiovascular disorders, Chronic heart failure, Diabetes14 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | 3.5★ |
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 | American Health Advantage of Louisiana (HMO I-SNP)American Health Advantage of Louisiana · HMO I-SNPHybrid (at home or in a facility)52 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | Not rated |
| 2 | American Health Advantage of Louisiana Choice (HMO I-SNP)American Health Advantage of Louisiana · HMO I-SNPHybrid (at home or in a facility)52 of 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | Not rated |
| 3 | Lagniappe Advantage (PPO I-SNP)Lagniappe Advantage · PPO I-SNPFacility-basedAll 64 counties | $17 | $9,850 | $10,054 | Too new to rate |
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 Louisiana for 2027?
CMS lists 54: 34 D-SNPs (Medicare and Medicaid), 17 C-SNPs (chronic conditions) and 3 I-SNPs (institutional), from 10 parent companies. Not every plan is sold in every county; use the county filter.
Which D-SNPs in Louisiana are integrated with Medicaid?
8 of the 34 D-SNPs are fully integrated, highly integrated or applicable integrated plans, which cover or coordinate Medicaid benefits more closely. The rest are coordination-only plans. Integrated plans are listed first among plans with the same star rating.
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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