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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Howard County, AR

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In Howard County, AR, there are 17 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2027. Of these, 12 offer a $0 monthly premium, and about 47% are rated 4 stars or higher based on CMS quality ratings.

At a Glance

Average Monthly Premium
$15.20/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
12
Average MOOP Limit
$7,237 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 47% · 3 Stars: 53% · Below 3: 0%
Average Part D Deductible
$669.44
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
374
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of October 5, 2026)
1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 159 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS) — 67 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice R1532-002 (REGIONAL PPO) — 32 enrollees

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Howard County, AR. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Howard 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
219
$0 Premium PPO Plans
8
Average MOOP
$7,265
Top PPO by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 159 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
5

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Howard 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
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
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 Howard?

Howard County has 10 PPO plans for 2027, with 219 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Howard?

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

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.

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Howard 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
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Howard?

There are 5 HMO-POS plans in 2027, covering 155 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Howard?

The average HMO-POS premium in Howard is $9.80 per month, with 4 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Howard?

AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC AR-3 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Howard, with 67 enrollees.

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

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

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

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Howard County, AR (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 7 47%
3 Stars 8 53%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.8

* 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 Howard County, Arkansas, including communities such as Dierks, Mineral Springs, Nashville, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

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.

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