- Entity
- county:arkansas-columbia-05027
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/arkansas/columbia/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-county-plan-index
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
- 22
- PPO Plans
- 13
- HMO Plans
- 2
- HMO-POS Plans
- 7
- PFFS Plans
- 0
- Average Monthly Premium
- 7.64
- Average MOOP
- 6925
- Average Part D Deductible
- 632.81
- $0 Premium Plans
- 20
- Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 6
- Average CMS Star Rating
- 3.75
- $0 Premium Plan Share
- 90.91
- 5-Star Plan Share
- 0
- 4+ Star Plan Share
- 50
- 3-Star Plan Share
- 45
- Below 3-Star Plan Share
- 5
- Not-Rated Plan Share
- 0
- PPO Average Monthly Premium
- 9.15
- PPO Average MOOP
- 6965.38
- PPO Enrollment
- 360
- PPO $0 Premium Plans
- 12
- PPO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 5
- HMO Average Monthly Premium
- 0
- HMO Average MOOP
- 6950
- HMO Enrollment
- 17
- HMO $0 Premium Plans
- 2
- HMO Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 0
- HMO-POS Average Monthly Premium
- 7
- HMO-POS Average MOOP
- 6842.86
- HMO-POS Enrollment
- 265
- HMO-POS $0 Premium Plans
- 6
- HMO-POS Plans Without Part D Coverage
- 1
- Entity
- county:arkansas-columbia-05027
- Digest
- 2027-county-ma-aggregate
- Population Scope
- Standard Medicare Advantage plans only; Special Needs Plans (SNPs) excluded
- Source URL
- https://www.medicareplans.com/medicare-advantage/arkansas/columbia/
- Glossary Scope
- cms_landscape
- Fragment Scope
- semantic-digest
- Method
- https://webmem.com/protocol/serialization/html/
- fragment-arkansas-columbia-05027-landscape-stats
- Plans Indexed
- 22
- Standard Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
H7617-056-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H7617-012-0 -
Humana Value Choice
H7617-066-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle Classic Giveback
H1608-074-0 -
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
H5521-724-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Classic Plus
H1608-021-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
H5521-722-0 -
Humana Total Complete
H5619-111-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
H5216-278-1 -
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264
H5216-264-0 -
HumanaChoice H5216-337
H5216-337-3 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1
H2802-060-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC AR-7
H2802-078-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0002
H2802-061-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004
H1889-014-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3
H2802-063-0 -
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx AR-MA01
H2802-062-0 -
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
H2663-039-0 -
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
R1532-001-0 -
HumanaChoice R1532-002
R1532-002-0 -
Wellcare Simple
H9630-002-0 -
BlueMedicare Premier
H6158-001-0
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Humana Essentials Plus Giveback
- Total Standard Medicare Advantage Enrollment
- 642
2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Columbia County, AR
Last update: .
For 2027, Columbia County, AR includes 22 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 642, with 20 $0 premium options and 50% rated 4 stars or higher.
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
- 13
- Average Monthly Premium
- $9.15/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 360
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 12
- Average MOOP
- $6,965
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 118 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 5
| 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 Signature Classic Plus | $0 | $9,250 | $600 | H1608-021-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus | $0 | $9,250 | $600 | H5521-722-0 | |
| Humana USAA Honor Giveback | $0 | $4,700 | N/A | H5216-278-1 | |
| HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264 | $0 | $7,925 | $700 | H5216-264-0 | |
| HumanaChoice H5216-337 | $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 |
What is the typical premium for PPO plans available in Columbia?
PPO plans in Columbia cost $9.15 per month on average.
Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Columbia?
The most popular PPO plan in Columbia is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO), with 118 enrollees.
How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Columbia?
5 PPO plans in Columbia 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 2
- Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment 17
- $0 Premium HMO Plans 2
- Average MOOP $6,950
- Top HMO by Enrollment BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 17 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 0
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Medicare Signature Plus | $0 | $6,750 | $400 | H2663-039-0 | |
| BlueMedicare Premier | $0 | $7,150 | $560 | H6158-001-0 |
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Columbia?
In 2027, Columbia County has 2 HMO plans with 17 enrollees.
How much do HMO plans cost in Columbia?
The typical HMO premium in Columbia is $0.00, and 2 plans have no monthly premium.
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
- $7.00/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 265
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 6
- Average MOOP
- $6,843
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS) — 70 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 1
| 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 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $7,100 | $700 | H9630-002-0 |
- What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
- HMO-POS plans in Columbia cost $7.00 per month on average.
- Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Columbia?
- The most popular HMO-POS plan in Columbia is Humana Total Complete (HMO-POS), with 70 enrollees.
- How many HMO-POS plans in Columbia do not include drug coverage?
- There are 1 HMO-POS plans in Columbia without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, AR (2027) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 11 | 50% |
| 3 Stars | 10 | 45% |
| Below 3 Stars | 1 | 5% |
| Not Rated | 0 | 0% |
| Average Rating | 3.75 | |
* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2027 rating period.
Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Columbia County, Arkansas, including communities such as Emerson, Magnolia, Waldo, Taylor, 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: 2026-10
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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — 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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