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  4. Benton County

2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Benton County, AR

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Benton County, AR includes 44 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 17,927, with 38 $0 premium options and 54% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $7.26/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 38
  • Average MOOP: $7,010 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 54% · 3 Stars: 44% · Below 3: 3%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $611.09
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 17,927
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) — 4,649 enrollees
    2. Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 2,397 enrollees
    3. Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Plus (PPO) — 1,905 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Benton County, AR are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Benton County, AR to see more options. For a broader perspective, explore Arkansas Medicare Advantage plans, including statewide premiums, out-of-pocket costs, CMS ratings, and enrollment comparisons.

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
25
Average Monthly Premium
$7.12/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
9,418
$0 Premium PPO Plans
23
Average MOOP
$7,248
Top PPO by Enrollment
Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 2,397 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Benton County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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
Aetna Medicare Eagle Classic Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H1608-074-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H5521-724-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $600 H5521-723-0
Aetna Medicare Elite Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $600 H1608-054-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $600 H1608-079-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $600 H1608-021-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $600 H5521-726-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $600 H5521-725-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $600 H5521-722-0
Essence Advantage Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,200 $700 H6200-004-0
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
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,000 $700 H7849-102-3
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

What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Benton?

PPO plans in Benton cost $7.12 per month on average.

Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Benton?

The most popular PPO plan in Benton is Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO), with 2,397 enrollees.

How many PPO plans in Benton do not include prescription drug coverage?

5 PPO plans in Benton do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.

  • Total HMO Plans 5
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 1,337
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $5,760
  • Top HMO by Enrollment BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 724 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Benton County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Essence Advantage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,000 $450 H2610-015-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H4513-078-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $500 H4513-052-0
BlueMedicare Classic Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $560 H9699-007-0
BlueMedicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $560 H6158-001-0
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Benton?

BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) is the top HMO in Benton, with 724 enrollees.

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

1 HMO plans in Benton 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
9
Average Monthly Premium
$5.44/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
7,151
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
8
Average MOOP
$6,617
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) — 4,649 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Benton County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $400 H2663-029-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Extra
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 $400 H2663-105-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,100 $700 H9630-002-0

What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Benton?

HMO-POS plans in Benton cost $5.44 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Benton?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Benton is Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS), with 4,649 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Benton?

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

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

PFFS, or Private Fee-for-Service plans, allow access to any Medicare-approved doctor or hospital that accepts the plan’s terms. They provide wide flexibility in choosing providers, but it’s essential to verify that your preferred healthcare professionals agree to the plan’s payment rules before scheduling care.

Total PFFS Plans
3
Average Monthly Premium
$26.00/mo
Beneficiaries Enrolled
21
$0 Premium PFFS
2
Average MOOP
$8,283
PFFS with the Highest Enrollment
BlueMedicare Value (PFFS) with 21 enrollees
PFFS Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Benton County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. 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 total number of PFFS plans in Benton?

In 2027, Benton has 3 PFFS plans with 21 enrollees.

How much do PFFS plans cost in Benton?

The typical PFFS premium in Benton is $26.00, and 2 plans have no monthly premium.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Benton County, AR (2027) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Benton County, AR (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 21 54%
3 Stars 17 44%
Below 3 Stars 1 3%
Not Rated 3 7%
Average Rating 3.72

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Benton County, Arkansas, including communities such as Bentonville, Bella Vista, Centerton, Decatur, Garfield, Gentry, Gravette, Lowell, Pea Ridge, Rogers, Siloam Springs, 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

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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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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