The 2027 count, from CMS data
CMS's 2027 Landscape file for Ohio, published in the fall before Open Enrollment, lists the plans that can enroll Ohioans for coverage starting January 1, 2027:
| Type of drug coverage | 2027 in Ohio |
|---|---|
| Standalone Part D plans (used with Original Medicare) | 9 plans from 5 companies, statewide |
| Medicare Advantage plans open to everyone statewide | 119 plans from 20 companies (not every plan in every county) |
| Medicare Advantage plans in your county | from 22 in Scioto County to 68 in Summit County |
Most Medicare Advantage plans include Part D drug coverage. Special needs plans for people with Medicaid or certain conditions (46 statewide) must include it.
Why Ohio's standalone plans are the same everywhere
CMS divides the country into Part D regions, and standalone drug plans are offered region-wide. Ohio is PDP Region 14, and no other state shares it. That means a retiree in Ashtabula and one in Hamilton County choose from the same standalone plans, while their Medicare Advantage choices can differ a lot. Your county's numbers are on Ohio counties.
How to narrow the list for your own drugs
- List your prescriptions. Name, strength and how often you take each one.
- Check each plan's formulary. Enter your drugs and ZIP code on PlanMatch or Medicare.gov's Plan Finder.
- Check your pharmacy. Plans have preferred and standard network pharmacies, and costs can differ.
- Compare by your total yearly cost, not the premium alone, and remember that every plan's 2027 out-of-pocket spending on covered drugs stops at $2,100.
You can also request a call from a licensed insurance agent, who can compare plans from the companies they work with, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227, TTY 1-877-486-2048). If your Medicare Advantage plan is leaving, see plans ending in 2027. More on how drug plans work in Medicare Part D in Ohio.
Related questions
What is the Part D out-of-pocket cap for 2027?
The most you pay for covered drugs.
Do I need Part D if I don't take any drugs?
The late penalty, explained.
Which drugs have negotiated prices in 2027?
The CMS list for next year.
Sources
- CMS — Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape files, 2027 (PDP Region 14: Ohio)
- Medicare.gov — Drug coverage (Part D)
- Medicare.gov — How much does Medicare drug coverage cost?
- Medicare.gov — Find health and drug plans (Plan Finder)
More questions in this guide
- Do I need Medicare Part D if I don't take any drugs?
- Does Ohio have a prescription drug assistance program for seniors?
- Is there still a donut hole in Medicare Part D?
- What is the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan?
- What is the Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap for 2027?
- Which drugs have Medicare negotiated prices for 2027?
Part of the guide: Medicare Part D in Ohio · All questions
Frequently asked questions
Are Part D plans different in each Ohio county?
Standalone Part D plans aren't: Ohio is a single Part D region, so the same 9 plans are sold statewide. Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage do vary by county.
Is my 2026 Part D plan still available in 2027?
Check the Annual Notice of Change your plan mailed by September 30. If your plan is ending, it sends a non-renewal letter, and you can choose new drug coverage during Open Enrollment, October 15 to December 7, 2026.
Can I have a standalone Part D plan with a Medicare Advantage plan?
Generally no. If your Medicare Advantage plan includes drug coverage, joining a standalone Part D plan ends your Advantage enrollment. Some private fee-for-service and Medical Savings Account plans are exceptions.
Which Ohio Part D plan is cheapest?
This site doesn't rank plans or list premiums. Costs depend on your drugs and pharmacy, so enter them on PlanMatch or Medicare.gov's Plan Finder to compare plans for your own prescriptions.
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