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  3. Arkansas
  4. Van Buren County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Van Buren County, AR

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Van Buren County, AR includes 36 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 1,428, with 29 $0 premium options and 31% rated 4 stars or higher.

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Van Buren County, AR are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Van Buren County, AR to see more options.

  • 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: $8.91/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 29
  • Average MOOP: $6,594 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 31% · 3 Stars: 64% · Below 3: 6%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $490.19
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 1,428
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS) — 238 enrollees
    2. HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) — 185 enrollees
    3. BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 184 enrollees

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
14
Average Monthly Premium
$14.43/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
596
$0 Premium PPO Plans
11
Average MOOP
$6,943
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) — 185 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
4

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Van Buren County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H7617-012-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,925 $0 H7617-056-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC AR-0004
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,200 $520 H1889-014-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 N/A H1608-074-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,900 $615 H1608-054-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $615 H1608-021-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 N/A H5216-278-1
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-264
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,925 $0 H5216-264-0
HumanaChoice H5216-083
☆☆☆☆☆
$46 $6,750 $615 H5216-083-0
HumanaChoice H5216-231
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $420 H5216-231-0
HealthSpring True Choice
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,250 $300 H7849-102-2
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 average monthly premium for PPO plans in Van Buren?
PPO plans in Van Buren cost $14.43 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Van Buren?
The most popular PPO plan in Van Buren is HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO), with 185 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Van Buren do not include prescription drug coverage?
4 PPO plans in Van Buren do not include prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage HMO Plans

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are built around a defined network of doctors and hospitals. Care is generally covered only within the network, except in emergencies, but this structure often results in lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs.

Total HMO Plans
7
Average Monthly Premium
$3.13/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
277
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,871
Top HMO by Enrollment
BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 184 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Van Buren County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Signature Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H2663-039-0
HealthSpring Courage
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 N/A H4513-078-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,750 $200 H4513-050-0
BlueMedicare Classic Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $460 H9699-007-0
BlueMedicare Independence
☆☆☆☆☆
$9 $6,200 $615 H6158-003-0
BlueMedicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,500 $460 H6158-001-0
Humana Gold Plus H5619-122
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 $5,900 $615 H5619-122-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Van Buren?

There are 7 HMO plans in 2026, covering 277 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Van Buren?

The average HMO premium in Van Buren is $3.13 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Van Buren?

BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) is the top HMO in Van Buren, with 184 enrollees.

What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Van Buren?

1 HMO plans in Van Buren do not include prescription drug coverage.

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
12
Average Monthly Premium
$3.25/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
514
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
11
Average MOOP
$6,450
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS) — 238 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
3

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Van Buren County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS 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
Humana Gold Plus H5619-111
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,700 $615 H5619-111-0
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 average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Van Buren cost $3.25 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Van Buren?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Van Buren is Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS), with 238 enrollees.

How many HMO-POS plans in Van Buren do not include drug coverage?

There are 3 HMO-POS plans in Van Buren without prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage PFFS Plans

Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans allow members to visit any Medicare-approved provider that accepts the plan’s payment terms. This provides flexibility in choosing doctors and hospitals, but provider acceptance should be confirmed before receiving care.

  • Total PFFS Plans 3
  • Average Monthly Premium $19.33/mo
  • Total PFFS Enrollment 41
  • $0 Premium PFFS Plans 2
  • Average MOOP $7,233
  • Top PFFS by Enrollment BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) — 29 enrollees
  • PFFS Plans Without Drug Coverage 2

2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage plans in Van Buren County, Arkansas (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
BlueMedicare Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$58 $7,500 $615 H4213-017-1
BlueMedicare Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 N/A H4213-019-0
Humana Gold Choice H8145-126
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H8145-126-0
What is the top PFFS plan in Van Buren?

BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS) is the top PFFS in Van Buren, with 29 enrollees.

What is the number of PFFS plans without Part D coverage in Van Buren?

2 PFFS plans in Van Buren do not include prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Van Buren County, AR (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Van Buren County, AR (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 11 31%
3 Stars 23 64%
Below 3 Stars 2 6%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.49

* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.

  • 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

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, "Compare Original Medicare & Medicare Advantage" — 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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