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  4. Columbia County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Columbia County, AR

Last update: September 3, 2026.

Columbia County, AR has 24 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 20 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 42% 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 Columbia County, AR. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Columbia County, AR.

  • 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: $8.50/mo
$0 Premium Plans: 20
Average MOOP: $6,583 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 42% · 3 Stars: 50% · Below 3: 8%
Average Part D Deductible: $480.28
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 655
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 120 enrollees
2. HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) — 103 enrollees
3. Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS) — 72 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 12
  • Average Monthly Premium $13.00/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 375
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 10
  • Average MOOP $6,767
  • Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 120 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Columbia County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H7617-012-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,925 $0 H7617-056-0
HumanaChoice H7617-066
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,250 $420 H7617-066-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $520 H1889-014-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H1608-074-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H1608-021-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,925 $0 H5216-264-0
HumanaChoice H5216-337
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,150 $420 H5216-337-3
UHC Medicare Advantage AM-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$106 $9,250 $600 R3444-012-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 N/A R1532-001-0
HumanaChoice R1532-002
☆☆☆☆☆
$50 $7,450 $615 R1532-002-0
What is the most popular PPO plan in Columbia?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) is the top PPO in Columbia, with 120 enrollees.

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

There are 4 PPO plans in Columbia 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
3
Average Monthly Premium
$2.97/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
15
$0 Premium HMO Plans
2
Average MOOP
$6,483
Top HMO by Enrollment
BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 15 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Columbia County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H2663-039-0
BlueMedicare Independence
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $6,200 $615 H6158-003-0
BlueMedicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $460 H6158-001-0

What is the typical premium for HMO plans in Columbia?

HMO plans in Columbia cost $2.97 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Columbia?

The most popular HMO plan in Columbia is BlueMedicare Premier (HMO), with 15 enrollees.

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

There are 0 HMO plans in Columbia 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 9
  • Average Monthly Premium $4.33/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 265
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 8
  • Average MOOP $6,372
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS) — 72 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Columbia County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,700 $440 H2802-060-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $440 H2802-078-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002
☆☆☆☆☆
$39 $5,700 $440 H2802-061-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $600 H2802-063-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H2802-062-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,000 $615 H9630-008-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,900 N/A H9630-015-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $615 H9630-002-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-111
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,700 $615 H5619-111-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Columbia?

In 2026, Columbia has 9 HMO-POS plans with 265 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Columbia?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Columbia is $4.33, and 8 plans have no monthly premium.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Columbia County, AR (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 10 42%
3 Stars 12 50%
Below 3 Stars 2 8%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.6

* 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: 2026-08

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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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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