2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Pima County, AZ
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: August 15, 2026
For 2026, Pima County, AZ includes 50 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 99,131, with 44 $0 premium options and 39% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Pima County, AZ are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Pima County, AZ to see more options.
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
- 19
- Average Monthly Premium
- $11.67/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 19,813
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 14
- Average MOOP
- $5,915
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0007 (PPO) — 7,142 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 5
- What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Pima?
- PPO plans in Pima cost $11.67 per month on average.
- Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Pima?
- The most popular PPO plan in Pima is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0007 (PPO), with 7,142 enrollees.
- How many PPO plans in Pima do not include prescription drug coverage?
- 5 PPO plans in Pima 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.
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Pima?
There are 24 HMO plans in 2026, covering 36,306 enrollees.
How much do HMO plans cost in Pima?
The average HMO premium in Pima is $0.00 per month, with 24 plans offering $0 premiums.
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Pima?
Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO) is the top HMO in Pima, with 7,261 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Pima?
0 HMO plans in Pima 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
- 7
- Average Monthly Premium
- $6.29/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 43,012
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 6
- Average MOOP
- $5,029
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 (HMO-POS) — 28,145 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 | $0 | $2,800 | $355 | H0609-025-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-4 | $0 | $3,300 | $440 | H0609-045-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC AZ-17 | $0 | $6,700 | $600 | H5253-178-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0013 | $44 | $5,900 | $440 | H5253-035-0 | |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 | $0 | $8,300 | $0 | H2593-001-0 | |
| Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 1 | $0 | $2,700 | $125 | H1423-004-0 | |
| 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 Pima cost $6.29 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Pima?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Pima is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 (HMO-POS), with 28,145 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Pima do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Pima without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Pima County, AZ (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 18 | 39% |
| 3 Stars | 26 | 57% |
| Below 3 Stars | 2 | 4% |
| Not Rated | 4 | 8% |
| Average Rating | 3.67 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed August 15, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed August 15, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed August 15, 2026
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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