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  4. Maricopa County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Maricopa County, AZ

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Maricopa County, AZ includes 52 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 278,123, with 46 $0 premium options and 34% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Maricopa County, AZ are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Maricopa County, AZ to see more options.

  • 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: $4.77/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 46
  • Average MOOP: $4,560 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 34% · 3 Stars: 62% · Below 3: 4%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $414.89
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 278,123
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of August 15, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002P (HMO-POS) — 39,484 enrollees
    2. Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO) — 35,125 enrollees
    3. HealthSpring Alliance (HMO) — 31,350 enrollees

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

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

Total PPO Plans
16
Average Monthly Premium
$11.11/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
33,964
$0 Premium PPO Plans
12
Average MOOP
$5,906
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-051 (PPO) — 7,234 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Maricopa County, Arizona (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A H5521-329-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 $615 H5521-363-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,350 $615 H5521-554-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$16 $5,900 $615 H5521-649-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-051
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,100 $615 H7617-051-0
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H5216-435
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,850 $0 H5216-435-1
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,150 N/A H5216-436-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-371
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,100 $615 H5216-371-0
HumanaChoice H5216-034
☆☆☆☆☆
$114 $7,900 $615 H5216-034-0
HumanaChoice H5216-224
☆☆☆☆☆
$11 $4,150 $400 H5216-224-0
HumanaChoice H5216-265
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,990 $615 H5216-265-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $595 H6586-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 005 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H6586-005-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $200 H7849-065-0
HumanaChoice R7220-001
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A R7220-001-0
HumanaChoice R7220-002
☆☆☆☆☆
$37 $6,800 $615 R7220-002-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Maricopa?
PPO plans in Maricopa cost $11.11 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Maricopa?
The most popular PPO plan in Maricopa is HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-051 (PPO), with 7,234 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Maricopa do not include prescription drug coverage?
4 PPO plans in Maricopa do not include prescription drug coverage.

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
30
Average Monthly Premium
$1.47/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
171,198
$0 Premium HMO Plans
29
Average MOOP
$4,000
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO) — 35,125 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Maricopa County, Arizona (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Blue Best Life Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,800 $385 H0302-006-0
Blue Best Life Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$44 $2,500 $385 H0302-001-0
SCAN Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,000 $0 H1822-001-0
SCAN MyChoice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,500 $0 H1822-007-0
Alignment Health smartHMO
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H3443-005-0
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,499 $0 H3443-001-0
Humana Gold Plus H4461-056
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $0 H4461-056-0
Banner Medicare Advantage Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,995 $440 H5843-001-0
DEVOTED CORE 001 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $430 H8173-001-0
DEVOTED CORE 020 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $595 H8173-020-0
DEVOTED CORE 021 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $595 H8173-021-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 019 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $605 H8173-019-0
DEVOTED MA ONLY 005 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 N/A H8173-005-0
HealthSpring Alliance
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,300 $200 H0354-028-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,750 $200 H0354-001-0
HealthSpring Preferred Full Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,250 $500 H0354-030-0
HealthSpring Preferred Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $300 H0354-029-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-028
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,570 $225 H0028-028-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-074
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $0 H0028-074-1
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,600 $615 H0351-064-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,500 $615 H0351-063-0
Wellcare Simple Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 $615 H0351-065-0
Aetna Medicare Prime
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,150 $615 H4835-001-0
Aetna Medicare Prime Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,300 $615 H3931-092-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H4835-002-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $615 H3931-129-0
EternalHealth + Fry's Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,350 $250 H3551-004-0
EternalHealth Grand Give Back
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,550 $400 H3551-002-0
EternalHealth Horizon
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,350 $200 H3551-001-0
Verda Noble Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,099 $300 H2630-001-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Maricopa?

There are 30 HMO plans in 2026, covering 171,198 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Maricopa?

The average HMO premium in Maricopa is $1.47 per month, with 29 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Maricopa?

Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO) is the top HMO in Maricopa, with 35,125 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Maricopa?

1 HMO plans in Maricopa do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO-POS plans are structured like HMOs, requiring in-network care for the lowest costs, while allowing limited out-of-network access at higher cost. This provides added flexibility compared with standard HMO plans.

Total HMO-POS Plans
6
Average Monthly Premium
$4.33/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
72,961
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$3,767
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002P (HMO-POS) — 39,484 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Maricopa County, Arizona (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $440 H0609-026-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-5
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $520 H0609-046-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0003
☆☆☆☆☆
$26 $3,500 $440 H0609-044-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002P
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $440 H0609-027-0
Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 $200 H1423-009-0
EternalHealth Valor Give Back
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A H3551-003-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Maricopa cost $4.33 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Maricopa?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Maricopa is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-002P (HMO-POS), with 39,484 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Maricopa do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Maricopa without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Maricopa County, AZ (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Maricopa County, AZ (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 16 34%
3 Stars 29 62%
Below 3 Stars 2 4%
Not Rated 5 10%
Average Rating 3.68

* 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: 2026-07

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
  • NCOA.org, "5 Steps to Choosing the Right Medicare Plan for You" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Data provenance is documented in accordance with the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Provenance standard .

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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