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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Cross County, AR

Last update: November 7, 2026.

In Cross County, AR, there are 21 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 18 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 22% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

  • 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
$10.86/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
18
Average MOOP Limit
$7,076 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 22% · 3 Stars: 72% · Below 3: 6%
Average Part D Deductible
$633.07
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
790
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of November 10, 2026)
1. HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — 235 enrollees
2. Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 156 enrollees
3. BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 107 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Cross County, AR. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Cross County, AR. To understand how local plans fit into the broader market, visit our Arkansas Medicare Advantage plan directory for statewide plan counts, premiums, out-of-pocket limits, CMS ratings, and enrollment data.

Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow members to use both in-network and out-of-network providers. Out-of-network care typically costs more, but PPOs offer greater flexibility in how care is accessed.

Total PPO Plans
10
Average Monthly Premium
$17.90/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
184
$0 Premium PPO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$7,135
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 57 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cross County, Arkansas, 2027
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 H7617-007
☆☆☆☆☆
$60 $9,250 $700 H7617-007-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
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 $9,850 $700 H7849-102-1
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 total number of PPO plans offered in Cross?

Cross County has 10 PPO plans for 2027, with 184 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Cross?

The typical PPO premium in Cross is $17.90, and 8 plans have no monthly premium.

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
4
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
358
$0 Premium HMO Plans
4
Average MOOP
$6,100
Top HMO by Enrollment
HealthSpring Preferred (HMO) — 235 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cross County, Arkansas, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $400 H2663-039-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H4513-078-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $500 H4513-038-0
BlueMedicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $560 H6158-001-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Cross cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Cross?
The most popular HMO plan in Cross is HealthSpring Preferred (HMO), with 235 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Cross do not include drug coverage?
There are 1 HMO plans in Cross 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 6
  • Average Monthly Premium $8.17/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 248
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 5
  • Average MOOP $7,167
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 156 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 1

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cross County, Arkansas, 2027
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Cross?

There are 6 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 248 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Cross?

The average HMO-POS premium in Cross is $8.17 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Cross?

Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Cross, with 156 enrollees.

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

1 HMO-POS plans in Cross 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
1
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total PFFS Enrollment
0
$0 Premium PFFS Plans
1
Average MOOP
$9,850
Top PFFS by Enrollment
— 0 enrollees
PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

PFFS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Cross County, Arkansas, 2027
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

What is the average monthly premium for PFFS plans?

PFFS plans in Cross cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which PFFS plan is most popular in Cross?

The most popular PFFS plan in Cross is , with 0 enrollees.

How many PFFS plans in Cross do not include drug coverage?

There are 1 PFFS plans in Cross without prescription drug coverage.

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Cross County, AR (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 4 22%
3 Stars 13 72%
Below 3 Stars 1 6%
Not Rated 3 14%
Average Rating 3.56

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Cross County, Arkansas, including communities such as Cherry Valley, Wynne, 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

This page presents county-level Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) data, including plan counts, enrollment totals, averages, and percentage distributions, derived from CMS datasets using a standardized aggregation approach.

Data sources and methodology documentation .

  • Medicare.gov, "Compare types of Medicare Advantage Plans" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • AARP.org, "The Big Choice: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage" — 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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