➤ Is Braven Health leaving Medicare Advantage?
Yes. CMS’s 2027 plan data lists no Braven Health plans, and Braven is exiting all 21 New Jersey counties. Braven coverage continues through December 31, 2026.
➤ What happens to my Braven Health plan on January 1, 2027?
If you don’t choose a new plan, you’ll be moved to Original Medicare on January 1, 2027, and you’d need a separate Part D plan for drug coverage. Choosing a new plan by December 7, 2026 avoids any gap.
➤ Do Braven members get a Special Enrollment Period?
Yes. Because Braven is not renewing its plans, members get a Special Enrollment Period to choose new coverage, in addition to Annual Enrollment from October 15 to December 7, 2026.
➤ Can Braven members buy a Medicare Supplement?
Generally yes. When a Medicare Advantage plan leaves your area, you usually have a guaranteed right to buy certain Medigap plans, typically within 63 days after your coverage ends.
➤ Who owned Braven Health?
Braven Health was formed by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health.
➤ Does Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey have Medicare Advantage plans for 2027?
Horizon offers two special needs plans for 2027: Horizon NJ TotalCare (HMO D-SNP) for people with Medicare and NJ FamilyCare, and Horizon Specialty Care (HMO C-SNP) for people with a qualifying chronic condition.
➤ What Medicare Advantage plans can replace Braven in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 70 individual Medicare Advantage plans from 12 companies for 2027, including 38 PPO plans from carriers such as Aetna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Clover Health, Devoted Health, AmeriHealth, Jefferson Health Plans and HealthSpring.
➤ When can Braven members enroll in a new plan for 2027?
Annual Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, 2026, with coverage starting January 1, 2027. Braven members also get a Special Enrollment Period because their plan is ending.
