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  3. Alabama
  4. Covington County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Covington County, AL

Last update: September 2, 2026.

Covington County, AL has 25 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 14 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 48% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Covington County, AL. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Covington County, AL.

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans

At a Glance

County-level summary of Medicare Advantage plan availability and enrollment based on CMS data.

Average Monthly Premium
$19.77/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
14
Average MOOP Limit
$5,344 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 48% · 3 Stars: 52% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$516.25
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
3,032
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. Blue Advantage Complete (PPO) — 962 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0003 (HMO-POS) — 332 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice H5216-269 (PPO) — 256 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care usually costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals.

  • Total PPO Plans 16
  • Average Monthly Premium $25.20/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 2,141
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 8
  • Average MOOP $5,209
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Blue Advantage Complete (PPO) — 962 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Covington County, Alabama
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5521-229-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H5521-116-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $9,250 $615 H5521-467-0
Humana Value Plus H7617-089
☆☆☆☆☆
$28 $3,000 $615 H7617-089-0
HumanaChoice H7617-090
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $3,000 $615 H7617-090-0
HumanaChoice H7617-091
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $590 H7617-091-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H1889-015-0
Blue Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,150 $325 H0104-016-0
Blue Advantage Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 $5,900 $200 H0104-012-0
Blue Advantage Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$163 $2,900 $0 H0104-015-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 N/A H5216-236-0
Humana Value Plus H5216-179
☆☆☆☆☆
$28 $3,000 $615 H5216-179-0
HumanaChoice H5216-269
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $590 H5216-269-0
HumanaChoice H5216-368
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $3,000 $615 H5216-368-0
HumanaChoice R0110-017
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,650 N/A R0110-017-0
HumanaChoice R0110-018
☆☆☆☆☆
$86 $6,500 $590 R0110-018-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Covington?

The typical PPO premium in Covington is $25.20, and 8 plans have no monthly premium.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Covington?

Blue Advantage Complete (PPO) has the highest PPO enrollment in Covington, with 962 enrollees.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
4
Average Monthly Premium
$5.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
205
$0 Premium HMO Plans
3
Average MOOP
$5,363
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H4461-078 (HMO) — 72 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Covington County, Alabama
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana Gold Plus H4461-078
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,100 $590 H4461-078-0
Humana Gold Plus H4461-079
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $4,450 $615 H4461-079-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 N/A H4461-075-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-089
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5619-089-0

Which HMO plan is most popular in Covington?

Humana Gold Plus H4461-078 (HMO) has the highest HMO enrollment in Covington, with 72 enrollees.

How many HMO plans in Covington do not include drug coverage?

In Covington, 1 HMO plans are offered without prescription drug coverage.

How many HMO plans are available in Covington?

In 2026, Covington County has 4 HMO plans with 205 enrollees.

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

The typical HMO premium in Covington is $5.00, and 3 plans have no monthly premium.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network requirements with limited out-of-network access. Care outside the network typically costs more, but HMO-POS plans provide added flexibility compared with standard HMOs.

  • Total HMO-POS Plans 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $14.20/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 686
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 3
  • Average MOOP $5,760
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0003 (HMO-POS) — 332 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Covington County, Alabama
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $440 H2802-041-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-6
☆☆☆☆☆
$31 $4,900 $440 H2802-079-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H0432-003-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$40 $5,400 $440 H0432-004-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AL-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H0432-012-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Covington is $14.20, and 3 plans have no monthly premium.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Covington?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0003 (HMO-POS) has the highest HMO-POS enrollment in Covington, with 332 enrollees.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Covington County, AL for 2026.

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Covington County, AL (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 12 48%
3 Stars 13 52%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.84

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202608
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-08

All plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions are calculated at the county level using CMS data and include standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only, based on a consistent aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Page content independently curated and maintained by David W. Bynon, Editorial Steward, using a standardized, data-driven methodology for accurate, non-commercial Medicare plan interpretation and resolution.

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