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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Walker County, AL

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Walker County, AL, there are 44 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 30 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 50% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

  • 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
$11.93/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
30
Average MOOP Limit
$6,585 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 50% · 3 Stars: 50% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$573.49
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
5,515
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. Blue Advantage Core (PPO) — 1,737 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AL-3 (HMO-POS) — 790 enrollees
3. VIVA Medicare Plus (HMO) — 624 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Walker County, AL. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Walker County, AL. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our Alabama Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
22
Average Monthly Premium
$11.54/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
2,400
$0 Premium PPO Plans
14
Average MOOP
$6,534
Top PPO by Enrollment
Blue Advantage Core (PPO) — 1,737 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Walker County, Alabama, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
DEVOTED CHOICE 007 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,600 $650 H7028-007-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 009 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $650 H7028-009-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 038 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,250 $700 H7028-038-0
Humana Value Plus H7617-089
☆☆☆☆☆
$1 $6,200 $400 H7617-089-0
HumanaChoice H7617-090
☆☆☆☆☆
$34 $3,250 $700 H7617-090-0
HumanaChoice H7617-091
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 $700 H7617-091-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5521-229-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 $600 H5521-171-0
Aetna Medicare Value Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $9,850 $400 H5521-467-0
Blue Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H0104-016-0
Blue Advantage Core
☆☆☆☆☆
$20 $6,000 $625 H0104-014-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 N/A H5216-236-0
Humana Value Plus H5216-179
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $400 H5216-179-0
HumanaChoice H5216-269
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,450 $700 H5216-269-0
HumanaChoice H5216-368
☆☆☆☆☆
$28 $3,250 $700 H5216-368-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$10 $7,150 $685 H1889-015-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $650 H9888-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 005 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 $461 H9888-005-0
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 007 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H9888-007-0
HumanaChoice R0110-017
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,650 N/A R0110-017-0
HumanaChoice R0110-018
☆☆☆☆☆
$124 $7,000 $700 R0110-018-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$15 $7,500 $500 H7849-143-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Walker?

Walker County has 22 PPO plans for 2027, with 2,400 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Walker?

The typical PPO premium in Walker is $11.54, and 14 plans have no monthly premium.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

HMO plans typically require members to use in-network providers and facilities, except in emergencies. In return, HMOs often offer lower monthly premiums and reduced cost-sharing.

Total HMO Plans
15
Average Monthly Premium
$12.20/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
2,071
$0 Premium HMO Plans
11
Average MOOP
$6,687
Top HMO by Enrollment
VIVA Medicare Plus (HMO) — 624 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Walker County, Alabama, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Plus H4461-078
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,360 $700 H4461-078-0
Humana Gold Plus H4461-079
☆☆☆☆☆
$36 $4,900 $700 H4461-079-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 N/A H4461-075-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-089
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $700 H5619-089-0
VIVA Medicare Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $450 H0154-015-1
VIVA Medicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$99 $6,500 $350 H0154-011-0
VIVA Medicare Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H0154-008-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $400 H3239-020-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$23 $5,900 $400 H3239-031-0
DEVOTED CORE 001 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,700 $465 H3080-001-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 002 AL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $461 H3080-002-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,750 N/A H4513-045-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,550 $400 H4513-077-1
HealthSpring Preferred Extra Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,500 $300 H4513-088-0
HealthSpring Preferred Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $4,750 $400 H4513-087-1
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Walker cost $12.20 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Walker?
The most popular HMO plan in Walker is VIVA Medicare Plus (HMO), with 624 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Walker do not include drug coverage?
There are 3 HMO plans in Walker without prescription drug coverage.

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 7
  • Average Monthly Premium $12.57/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 1,044
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $6,529
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AL-3 (HMO-POS) — 790 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Walker County, Alabama, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AL-3
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,300 $685 H2802-041-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AL-7
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H2802-087-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H0432-003-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$45 $5,400 $685 H0432-004-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AL-6
☆☆☆☆☆
$43 $5,400 $685 H2802-079-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AL-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H0432-012-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AL-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 N/A H2802-086-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Walker?

There are 7 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 1,044 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Walker?

The average HMO-POS premium in Walker is $12.57 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Walker?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AL-3 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Walker, with 790 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO-POS plans without Part D coverage in Walker?

2 HMO-POS plans in Walker do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Walker County, AL for 2027.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Walker County, AL (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 22 50%
3 Stars 22 50%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.84

* Medicare Advantage star ratings are determined by CMS each year using a standardized 5-star rating system.

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Walker County, Alabama, including communities such as Empire, Quinton, Sumiton, Jasper, Carbon Hill, Cordova, Nauvoo, Oakman, Parrish, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — 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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