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  3. Arizona
  4. Pima County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Pima County, AZ

Last update: September 3, 2026.

Pima County, AZ has 50 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 44 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 39% 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 Pima County, AZ. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Pima County, AZ.

  • 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: $5.32/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 44
Average MOOP: $4,794 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 39% · 3 Stars: 57% · Below 3: 4%
Average Part D Deductible: $393.18
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 99,131
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of August 15, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AZ-1 (HMO-POS) — 28,145 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AZ-4 (HMO-POS) — 11,789 enrollees
3. Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO) — 7,261 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 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

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Pima County, Arizona
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan 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
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0007
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $600 H2406-062-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0011
☆☆☆☆☆
$44 $5,000 $600 H2406-078-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AZ-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2406-077-0
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 003 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $595 H6586-003-0
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 most popular PPO plan in Pima?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AZ-0007 (PPO) is the top PPO in Pima, with 7,142 enrollees.

What is the number of PPO plans without Part D coverage in Pima?

There are 5 PPO plans in Pima without prescription drug coverage.

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
24
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
36,306
$0 Premium HMO Plans
24
Average MOOP
$3,837
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO) — 7,261 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Pima County, Arizona
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Blue Best Life Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,800 $385 H0302-008-0
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 $2,499 $0 H3443-002-0
Humana Gold Plus H4461-059
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,550 $0 H4461-059-0
DEVOTED CORE 016 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,700 $305 H8173-016-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 013 AZ
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $605 H8173-013-0
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 H0028-021
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $250 H0028-021-0
Humana Gold Plus H0028-074
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,550 $0 H0028-074-2
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 Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H4835-002-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,300 $615 H3931-146-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $615 H3931-129-0
Wellpoint Premium Savings
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $125 H1423-005-0
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

What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Pima?

HMO plans in Pima cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Pima?

The most popular HMO plan in Pima is Humana Gold Plus H0028-074 (HMO), with 7,261 enrollees.

How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Pima?

There are 0 HMO plans in Pima 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 $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

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Pima County, Arizona
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan 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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Pima?

In 2026, Pima has 7 HMO-POS plans with 43,012 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Pima?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Pima is $6.29, and 6 plans have no monthly premium.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Pima County, AZ for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Pima County, AZ (2026)
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

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

  • 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

County-level figures shown on this page, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, reflect standard Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plans only and are derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation methodology.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025

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Data provenance documentation is maintained in alignment 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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