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  4. Van Buren County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Van Buren County, AR

Last update: May 3, 2026. Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026

Van Buren County, AR has 36 Medicare Advantage plans available in 2026. These include 29 plans with no monthly premium, and roughly 31% are rated at least 4 stars based on CMS data.

Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are not included in the figures shown above. View Special Needs Plans in Van Buren County, AR. Or explore all Medicare Options available in Van Buren County, AR.

  • 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: 1,442
Plans with the Highest Enrollment
(as of May 2, 2026)
1. Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS) — 239 enrollees
2. BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 187 enrollees
3. HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) — 172 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 14
  • Average Monthly Premium $14.43/mo
  • Total PPO Enrollment 598
  • $0 Premium PPO Plans 11
  • Average MOOP $6,943
  • Top PPO by Enrollment HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) — 172 enrollees
  • PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage 4

Comparison table of 2026 PPO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Van Buren County, Arkansas
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 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 most popular PPO plan in Van Buren?

HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-056 (PPO) is the top PPO in Van Buren, with 172 enrollees.

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

There are 4 PPO plans in Van Buren without prescription drug coverage.

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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$3.13/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
283
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$5,871
Top HMO by Enrollment
BlueMedicare Premier (HMO) — 187 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
1

Comparison table of 2026 HMO Medicare Advantage Plans available in Van Buren County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan 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 typical premium for HMO plans in Van Buren?

HMO plans in Van Buren cost $3.13 per month on average.

Which HMO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Van Buren?

The most popular HMO plan in Van Buren is BlueMedicare Premier (HMO), with 187 enrollees.

How many HMO options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Van Buren?

There are 1 HMO plans in Van Buren 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 12
  • Average Monthly Premium $3.25/mo
  • Total HMO-POS Enrollment 520
  • $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans 11
  • Average MOOP $6,450
  • Top HMO-POS by Enrollment Humana Gold Plus H5619-111 (HMO-POS) — 239 enrollees
  • HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

Comparison table of 2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Van Buren 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 $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 total number of HMO-POS plans in Van Buren?

In 2026, Van Buren has 12 HMO-POS plans with 520 enrollees.

How much do HMO-POS plans cost in Van Buren?

The typical HMO-POS premium in Van Buren is $3.25, and 11 plans have no monthly premium.

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
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

Comparison table of 2026 PFFS Medicare Advantage Plans available in Van Buren County, Arkansas
Health Plan Name CMS Rating* Premium Per Mo MOOP PDP Ded. CMS Plan 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 average monthly premium for PFFS plans?
PFFS plans in Van Buren cost $19.33 per month on average.
Which PFFS plan is most popular in Van Buren?
The most popular PFFS plan in Van Buren is BlueMedicare Preferred (PFFS), with 29 enrollees.
How many PFFS plans in Van Buren do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 PFFS plans in Van Buren without prescription drug coverage.

Below is a breakdown of CMS star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans available in Van Buren County, AR for 2026.

CMS Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans 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

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

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed May 2, 2026

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 .

  • CMS.gov, "Medicare Advantage Plan Fact Sheet" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Your coverage options" — Last accessed 25 May, 2025
  • Medicare.gov, "Joining a plan" — 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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