2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Denver County, CO
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: June 13, 2026
For 2026, Denver County, CO includes 43 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 36,486, with 35 $0 premium options and 44% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Denver County, CO are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Denver County, CO to see more options.
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
- 18
- Average Monthly Premium
- $12.71/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 5,154
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 13
- Average MOOP
- $6,106
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-061 (PPO) — 1,120 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 4
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Denver?
PPO plans in Denver cost $12.71 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Denver?
The most popular PPO plan in Denver is HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-061 (PPO), with 1,120 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Denver do not include prescription drug coverage?
4 PPO plans in Denver do not include prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage HMO Plans
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans generally require members to use in-network doctors, hospitals, and other providers, except in emergencies. Because of this structure, HMOs often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs than other plan types.
- Total HMO Plans 13
- Average Monthly Premium $0.00/mo
- Total HMO Enrollment 12,292
- $0 Premium HMO Plans 13
- Average MOOP $5,649
- Top HMO by Enrollment Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Core DM (HMO) — 5,721 enrollees
- HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 1
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Core DM | $0 | $3,800 | $0 | H0630-013-0 | |
| DEVOTED CORE 004 CO | $0 | $3,900 | $370 | H7147-004-0 | |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage | $0 | $9,250 | $325 | H4346-012-0 | |
| Elevate Medicare Select | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | H5608-002-0 | |
| Humana Essentials Plus Giveback H0028-063 | $0 | $6,500 | $400 | H0028-063-0 | |
| Humana Total Complete H0028-081 | $0 | $4,650 | $0 | H0028-081-1 | |
| Select Health Medicare + Kroger | $0 | $6,275 | $0 | H1994-030-0 | |
| Select Health Medicare Active | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | H1994-035-0 | |
| Select Health Medicare Essential | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | H1994-027-0 | |
| Select Health Medicare Flex | $0 | $5,900 | $0 | H1994-031-0 | |
| Select Health Medicare NoRx | $0 | $6,750 | N/A | H1994-033-0 | |
| Clear Spring Health BrightPath Advantage | $0 | $3,315 | $400 | H6379-001-0 | |
| HealthSpring Preferred | $0 | $4,700 | $250 | H0672-024-0 |
What is the top HMO by enrollment in Denver?
Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Core DM (HMO) is the top HMO in Denver, with 5,721 enrollees.
What is the number of HMO plans without Part D coverage in Denver?
1 HMO plans in Denver 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
- $24.42/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 19,040
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 9
- Average MOOP
- $4,392
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-2 (HMO-POS) — 5,745 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 2
| Plan Name | Rating* | Premium | MOOP | Rx Ded. | Plan-ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-2 | $0 | $4,100 | $520 | H0609-012-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Extras from UHC CO-5 | $0 | $5,400 | $600 | H0609-048-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-0001 | $59 | $3,400 | $440 | H0609-007-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC CO-21P | $0 | $3,900 | $520 | H0609-079-0 | |
| AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx CO-MA01 | $0 | $4,200 | N/A | H0609-018-0 | |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Bronze DM | $0 | $5,900 | $0 | H0630-025-0 | |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Gold | $189 | $2,900 | $0 | H0630-016-0 | |
| Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Silver DM | $45 | $3,000 | $0 | H0630-015-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Eagle | $0 | $5,500 | N/A | H4711-010-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $6,750 | $615 | H4711-008-0 | |
| Aetna Medicare Signature | $0 | $4,150 | $615 | H3931-153-0 | |
| Perennial Advantage Freedom | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | H3419-003-0 |
What is the typical premium for HMO-POS plans in Denver?
HMO-POS plans in Denver cost $24.42 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan has the most members in Denver?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Denver is AARP Medicare Advantage Essentials from UHC CO-2 (HMO-POS), with 5,745 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS options are offered without prescription drug coverage in Denver?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Denver without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Denver County, CO (2026) are summarized below.
| Rating Category | Number of Plans | Percent of Plans |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | No 5-star plans available. | 0% |
| 4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) | 18 | 44% |
| 3 Stars | 23 | 56% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 2 | 5% |
| Average Rating | 3.82 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage Landscape Source Files — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
- CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Last accessed June 13, 2026
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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