Which Medicare Advantage carriers should be in your portfolio for 2026? We’ve got the answer!
Below are the Medicare Advantage (MA) products we recommend agents contract to sell during the upcoming plan year. To see all our competitive carrier contracts, please click on your state(s) on our product availability map.
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Get a Contract to Sell Aetna Medicare Advantage
Aetna is one of the largest health insurance carriers offering not only MA plans, but also Medicare Supplements (Med Supps) and Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs). They are committed to creating a more meaningful and personal health care experience for all of their members. Many of your clients will have heard of this carrier and may have even had other types of insurance through them before. The sense of trust that often comes with brand-name products, such as Aetna’s, continues to make their plans competitive picks for your portfolio.
Aetna MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MO, NH, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WV.
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Get a Contract to Sell AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth’s MA plans are designed for the communities they serve, offering solutions that work for members and help them thrive. Their dedication sets them apart from the rest, making their MA PPO plans a worthwhile addition to your product portfolio. AmeriHealth is committed to addressing health equity and the social determinants of health, working to reduce barriers to good health with culturally appropriate and community-based solutions.
AmeriHealth MA plans are fantastic options for agents selling in NJ.
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Note: Our AmeriHealth MAPD contract is under Independence in Contract Now. Select IBC — AmeriHealth Medicare for the proper plan year.
Get a Contract to Sell AmeriHealth Caritas Medicare Advantage
For more than 40 years, AmeriHealth Caritas has helped Americans nationwide receive the care they need to stay well and has also worked to build healthy communities. They offer an MA Special Needs Plan that gives dual-eligible beneficiaries access to extra care and support. From Medicaid to behavioral health and more, their award-winning health care plans are person-centered and prioritize healthy outcomes. Along with benefit-rich coverage, AmeriHealth Caritas offers agents dedicated broker support and valuable sales resources and tools.
AmeriHealth VIP MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in DE, FL, PA, and SC.
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Get a Contract to Sell CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Medicare Advantage
For 87 years, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has been providing beneficiaries with affordable health care coverage and investing in care solutions. They offer a range of MA and Med Supp plans to fit a wide variety of specific needs and budgets. 2025 has marked this carrier’s 13th consecutive year recognized as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute. What better carrier partner than one you and your clients can trust!
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in D.C. and MD.
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Get a Contract to Sell Capital Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
With a mission to improve the health and well-being of their members and the communities in which they live, Capital Blue Cross serves a 21-county region in Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. Their variety of affordable MA options could be a great fit for your clients, provide peace of mind, and promote health and wellness. Capital Blue Cross employs patient-focused care models, actionable data, and digital health technologies to create healthier lives and lower costs while focusing on simplifying and personalizing the health care experience.
Capital Blue Cross MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in PA.
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Get a Contract to Sell CDPHP Medicare Advantage
Founded by physicians in 1984, Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP) offers MA plans with a 4.5 star rating. And that’s not all — they have been named a Best Insurance Company for MA in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Their Medicare HMO and PPO plans are among the highest rated, both in New York and around the country, by NCQA in 2024. Their members not only receive award-winning health coverage tailored to their needs, but they also gain access to programs, resources, and tools to help them stay healthy.
CDPHP MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in NY.
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Get a Contract to Sell Devoted Health Medicare Advantage
Founded in 2017, Devoted Health is a carrier that, you guessed it, is devoted! They are on a mission to dramatically improve the health and well-being of older Americans, exclusively offering MA plans only. Their Medicare portfolio boasts MA PPO and HMO plans, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), and Chronic Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs), varying by market. These comprehensive plans are rich with benefits and affordable, making finding the right plan for your clients easier.
Devoted Health MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
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Get a Contract to Sell Elevance Health Medicare Advantage
Through its affiliates, Elevance Health, formerly Anthem, offers a comprehensive suite of commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans that focus on whole health. Their robust product portfolio features Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans, D-SNPs, PDPs, and Med Supps. This insurer is the second largest Medicaid company in the nation.
Elevance MA plans (called Wellpoint, Anthem, Freedom, Optimum, and Simply, depending on the state) may be fantastic options for agents selling in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MO, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, and WI.
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Note: Our Elevance contract is under Anthem in Contract Now.
Get a Contract to Sell Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
Healthfirst serves two million members and is one of New York’s highest-quality, not-for-profit insurers. Founded more than 30 years ago by the leading hospital systems in downstate New York, their model enables hospitals, health systems, and physicians to prioritize health outcomes over profits and place the needs of their members and community first. Their large provider network of more than 40,000 providers ensures your clients can receive the care they need, where they want it. Strongly consider adding this community-centric carrier’s MA plans to your selling options.
Healthfirst MA may be fantastic options for agents selling in NY.
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Get a Contract to Sell HealthSpring (Formerly Cigna Healthcare) Medicare Advantage
Newly rebranded, HealthSpring (formerly Cigna Healthcare) is committed to helping their members achieve their wellness goals with a foundation built on lasting relationships. This carrier is part of Health Care Service Corporation, the country’s largest customer-owned health insurer, with nearly a century of experience and industry knowledge. HealthSpring is dedicated to providing a seamless experience for all their members. Their MA coverage is coming to the market for 2026 with their plans open for enrollment starting this October!
HealthSpring MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, D.C., DE, MD, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA.
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Get a Contract to Sell Humana Medicare Advantage
Since 1961, Humana has been committed to helping people live both healthy and happy lives. Last year, they were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the 2024 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in three categories. Most of their affordable MA plans typically feature additional supplemental benefits with a personalized care framework to help members reach the best versions of themselves. They are also committed to towns and cities across the country, striving to support and improve communities at a local level.
Humana MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
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Get a Contract to Sell Jefferson Health Plans Medicare Advantage
Jefferson Health Plans is a competitive carrier in the central and eastern parts of Pennsylvania. For more than 35 years, they have offered health plans to improve the health and wellness of members at all stages of life. Their high-quality and affordable collection of Medicare PPO, HMO, and SNP plans offer well-rounded medical and prescription drug coverage, plus other added benefits. Plans also include access to a large and growing provider network of more than 10,000 doctors and specialists.
Jefferson Health Plans MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in NJ and PA.
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Get a Contract to Sell SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Getting their start in 1977 by a group senior activists in Long Beach, California, SCAN Health Plan is now one of the largest not-for-profit MA plans in the nation. This carrier serves more than 300,000 members across the Southwest U.S. Their MA plans offer traditional benefits as well as extras to help keep their beneficiaries as healthy and independent as possible.
SCAN Health Plan MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in AZ, CA, NM, NV, and TX.
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Get a Contract to Sell Sonder Health Plans Medicare Advantage
Members are placed at the forefront with Sonder Health Plans. This Georgia Medicare carrier offers MA HMO plans and C-SNPs at affordable prices and with local services and benefits. Their mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of their members. Their vision? Make health care simple, personal, and affordable and eliminate financial barriers!
Sonder Health Plans MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in GA.
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Get a Contract to Sell SummaCare Medicare Advantage
SummaCare is a regional provider-owned insurance company that was formed in the early 1990s. Since then, they have grown regionally to meet the health insurance needs of Medicare beneficiaries, individuals and families, and employers of all sizes. They are a part of Summa Health, an integrated health care delivery system that additionally includes Summa Health System hospitals, its community-based health centers, and dedicated clinicians. SummaCare’s affordable and benefit-rich MA plans could just be what your Ohio clients are looking for!
SummaCare MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in OH.
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Get a Contract to Sell UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealthcare is the largest Medicare insurer in the country and the only one with an AARP name. Your clients will certainly have heard of them before! They are the number one provider of Medicare plans in the nation with four out of five members recommending their MA plans. Additionally, UnitedHealthcare offers Med Supps, PDPs, and D-SNPs, along with the largest MA national network.
UnitedHealthcare MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
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Get a Contract to Sell UPMC for Life Medicare Advantage
Owned by UPMC, UPMC for Life is part of an integrated health care delivery system with one of the nation’s top-ranked health systems. They are partnered not only with UPMC, but also with community network providers, enabling them to offer the highest quality care to their members. Their MA plans are low-cost and high-quality and come from a name your clients are likely already familiar with. For 2025, U.S. News & World Report named UPMC for Life a “Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage” in Pennsylvania. Last year, their HMO and PPO plans earned 4.5 out of five overall star rating.
UPMC for Life MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in OH and PA.
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Get a Contract to Sell VNS Health Medicare Advantage
VNS Health has a rich history that goes back more the 130 years. They’ve grown from a just few nurses in 1893 to a diverse team of over 10,000 individuals in 2024. Through the years, one thing has remained the same — their mission to improve the health of those in need. VNS Health offers an MA HMO plan and D-SNPs to New York residents in select counties. For more than two decades, thousands of people have relied on their health plans. Your clients could, too!
VNS Health MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in NY.
Registered with Ritter? Log in to get appointed with VNS Health.
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Get a Contract to Sell Wellcare Medicare Advantage
For more than 20 years, Wellcare (part of the Centene family) has offered Medicare products, including affordable MA and Part D prescription drug plans. Their vision is to be a leader in government-sponsored health care programs in collaboration with their members, providers, and government partners. Wellcare’s product portfolio includes D-SNPs, C-SNPs, and MA HMO and PPO plans with coverage and benefits that support members with the quality care they need and deserve.
Wellcare MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, and WI.
Registered with Ritter? Log in to get appointed with Wellcare.
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Get a Contract to Sell Zing Health Medicare Advantage
Physician-founded in 2019, Zing Health seeks to drastically improve health outcomes in diverse populations that have been chronically underserved. They offer affordable MA HMO and PPO plans, as well as D-SNPs and C-SNPs designed to address the social determinants of health. A personalized care model keeps the member and their primary provider, nurse managers, behavioral health clinicians, social workers, and community organization connections all working together to provide top-level care and customer service. Help your clients come out on top with a plan from this carrier!
Zing Health MA plans may be fantastic options for agents selling in IL, IN, MI, MS, OH, and TN.
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Still Not Sure Which Carrier(s) to Choose?
We understand that selecting the right carriers and products to add to your portfolio is a big decision. Let Ritter help you with a free portfolio review! Our knowledgeable sales staff will analyze your current offerings and local sales market to compile a customized Smart Sheet. This sheet can give you the insight and confidence you need to enhance your portfolio before AEP!
Are you bolstering your MA sales with hospital indemnity insurance? MA and hospital indemnity plans make a perfect pair as the coverage a hospital indemnity plan provides can be used to pay for deductibles, ER visits, observation stays, surgeries, and other expenses an MA plan alone might not fully cover. Reach out to Ritter Sales team today to get your portfolio equipped with competitve hospital indemnity plans!
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