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  4. Baxter County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Baxter County, AR

Last update: October 4, 2026.

In Baxter County, AR, there are 26 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 22 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 48% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

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

  • PPO Plans
  • HMO Plans
  • HMO-POS Plans
  • PFFS Plans

At a Glance

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

Average Monthly Premium
$11.73/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
22
Average MOOP Limit
$6,723 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 48% · 3 Stars: 48% · Below 3: 5%
Average Part D Deductible
$577.80
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
3,862
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) — 2,083 enrollees
2. Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 375 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice H5216-337 (PPO) — 281 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 15
  • Average Monthly Premium $11.87/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 1,536
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 13
  • Average MOOP $6,493
  • Top PPO by Enrollment Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 375 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Baxter County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,925 $700 H7617-056-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H7617-012-0
Humana Value Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,650 $520 H7617-066-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,925 $700 H5216-264-0
HumanaChoice H5216-083
☆☆☆☆☆
$59 $6,900 $700 H5216-083-0
HumanaChoice H5216-231
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $520 H5216-231-0
HumanaChoice H5216-337
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,650 $520 H5216-337-3
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $685 H1889-014-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A R1532-001-0
HumanaChoice R1532-002
☆☆☆☆☆
$119 $7,700 $700 R1532-002-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 001 AR
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,700 $650 H7397-001-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 002 AR
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $461 H7397-002-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 012 AR
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,600 $700 H7397-012-0
Healthy Arkansas Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $0 H4086-001-0
What is the total number of PPO plans offered in Baxter?

There are 15 PPO plans in 2027, covering 1,536 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Baxter?

The average PPO premium in Baxter is $11.87 per month, with 13 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Baxter?

Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) is the top PPO in Baxter, with 375 enrollees.

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

There are 3 PPO plans in Baxter 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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
139
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$7,150
Top HMO by Enrollment
BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 139 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2027 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Baxter County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
BlueMedicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $560 H6158-001-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?

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

Which HMO plan is most popular in Baxter?

The most popular HMO plan in Baxter is BlueMedicare Premier (HMO), with 139 enrollees.

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

There are 0 HMO plans in Baxter without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO-POS Plans

HMO Point-of-Service (HMO-POS) plans combine HMO network rules 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
$7.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
2,166
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$6,486
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) — 2,083 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Baxter County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Total Complete
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $700 H5619-111-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,100 $685 H2802-060-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H2802-078-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$49 $6,100 $685 H2802-061-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $685 H2802-063-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2802-062-0
Healthy Arkansas Premier Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,600 $0 H7440-001-0
What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Baxter?

Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Baxter, with 2,083 enrollees.

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

1 HMO-POS plans in Baxter do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider who accepts the plan’s payment terms. This offers broader choice than network-based plans, but coverage depends on provider participation, so acceptance should be confirmed in advance.

Total PFFS Plans
3
Average Monthly Premium
$26.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
21
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
2
Average MOOP
$8,283
Top PFFS by Enrollment
BlueMedicare Value (PFFS) — 21 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

Comparison table of 2027 PFFS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Baxter County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H8145-126-0
BlueMedicare Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$78 $7,500 $700 H4213-020-0
BlueMedicare Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 N/A H4213-019-0

What is the typical premium for PFFS plans in Baxter?

PFFS plans in Baxter cost $26.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan has the most enrollment in Baxter?

The most popular PFFS plan in Baxter is BlueMedicare Value (PFFS), with 21 enrollees.

How many PFFS options are available without prescription drug coverage in Baxter?

There are 2 PFFS plans in Baxter without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Baxter County, AR (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 10 48%
3 Stars 10 48%
Below 3 Stars 1 5%
Not Rated 5 19%
Average Rating 3.71

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

Primary CMS datasets used for this Medicare Advantage Plan county resource.
Data Source Publisher CMS Version
Landscape Source Files Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services CY2027 Landscape (202609.1)
Medicare Part C & D Performance Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2027 Star Ratings Data Tables
Plan Benefits Package Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services PBP Benefits-2027
Monthly Enrollment by Contract/Plan/State/County Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2026-09

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.

Secondary Medicare references and explanatory resources.
Publisher Reference Last Accessed
Medicare.gov Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Your coverage options 25 May, 2025
Medicare.gov Joining a plan 25 May, 2025

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