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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Desha County, AR

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In Desha County, AR, there are 14 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 11 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 36% 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 Desha County, AR. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Desha County, AR.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium
$16.21/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
11
Average MOOP Limit
$6,775 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 36% · 3 Stars: 64% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$692.50
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
349
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 118 enrollees
2. Humana Essentials Plus Giveback (PPO) — 80 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264 (PPO) — 36 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 8
  • Average Monthly Premium $22.25/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 250
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 6
  • Average MOOP $6,481
  • Top PPO by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 118 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

Comparison table of 2027 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Desha 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 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
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 total number of PPO plans offered in Desha?

There are 8 PPO plans in 2027, covering 250 beneficiaries.

How much do PPO plans cost in Desha?

The average PPO premium in Desha is $22.25 per month, with 6 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the most popular PPO plan in Desha?

AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) is the top PPO in Desha, with 118 enrollees.

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

There are 3 PPO plans in Desha 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
6
Average Monthly Premium
$8.17/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
99
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
5
Average MOOP
$7,167
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) — 33 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Desha 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 $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 leading HMO-POS plan in Desha?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Desha, with 33 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Desha County, AR (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 5 36%
3 Stars 9 64%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
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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