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  4. Monroe County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Monroe County, AR

Last update: September 1, 2026.

In Monroe County, AR, there are 22 Medicare Advantage plans available for 2026. Of these, 18 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 Monroe County, AR. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Monroe 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
$9.27/mo
Plans with $0 Premium
18
Average MOOP Limit
$6,616 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
Star Ratings (Plan Mix)
4+ Stars: 36% · 3 Stars: 55% · Below 3: 9%
Average Part D Deductible
$462.22
Total MA/MAPD Enrollment
350
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of September 8, 2026)
1. HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) — 83 enrollees
2. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004 (PPO) — 64 enrollees
3. AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) — 40 enrollees

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
9
Average Monthly Premium
$17.33/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
216
$0 Premium PPO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$6,572
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) — 83 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

PPO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Monroe County, Arkansas, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
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
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,925 $0 H5216-264-0
HumanaChoice H5216-231
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $420 H5216-231-0
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 total number of PPO plans offered in Monroe?

Monroe County has 9 PPO plans for 2026, with 216 enrolled.

How much do PPO plans cost in Monroe?

The typical PPO premium in Monroe is $17.33, and 7 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
2
Average Monthly Premium
$4.45/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
20
$0 Premium HMO Plans
1
Average MOOP
$6,350
Top HMO by Enrollment
BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 20 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

HMO Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Monroe County, Arkansas, 2026
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan ID
BlueMedicare Independence
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $6,200 $615 H6158-003-0
BlueMedicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $460 H6158-001-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO plans?
HMO plans in Monroe cost $4.45 per month on average.
Which HMO plan is most popular in Monroe?
The most popular HMO plan in Monroe is BlueMedicare Premier (HMO), with 20 enrollees.
How many HMO plans in Monroe do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO plans in Monroe 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 11
  • Average Monthly Premium $3.55/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 114
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 10
  • Average MOOP $6,700
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) — 40 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan comparison – Monroe County, Arkansas, 2026
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
Wellcare Giveback Dividend
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 $485 H1416-064-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 N/A H1416-058-0
Wellcare Simple Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 $615 H1416-055-0
What is the total number of HMO-POS plans in Monroe?

There are 11 HMO-POS plans in 2026, covering 114 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Monroe?

The average HMO-POS premium in Monroe is $3.55 per month, with 10 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the leading HMO-POS plan in Monroe?

AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC AR-1 (HMO-POS) is the top HMO-POS in Monroe, with 40 enrollees.

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

3 HMO-POS plans in Monroe do not include prescription drug coverage.

The table below shows CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Monroe County, AR for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Monroe County, AR (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 8 36%
3 Stars 12 55%
Below 3 Stars 2 9%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.5

* 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

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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