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  4. Hardee County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hardee County, FL

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Hardee County, FL includes 25 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 1,562, with 21 $0 premium options and 56% rated 4 stars or higher.

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

  • 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: $13.81/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 21
  • Average MOOP: $5,932 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 56% · 3 Stars: 44% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $420.31
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 1,562
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0012 (HMO-POS) — 376 enrollees
    2. Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393 (PPO) — 350 enrollees
    3. AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0027 (PPO) — 283 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
16
Average Monthly Premium
$21.58/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
862
$0 Premium PPO Plans
12
Average MOOP
$7,194
Top PPO by Enrollment
Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393 (PPO) — 350 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
7

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Hardee County, Florida (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana Direct Choice Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $130 H7617-112-0
Humana Full Access Giveback H7617-111
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $600 H7617-111-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H7617-108-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0027
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $600 H2406-019-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FL-MA2
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 N/A H2406-130-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0031
☆☆☆☆☆
$62 $9,250 $600 R0759-001-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx FL-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A R0759-002-0
BlueMedicare Patriot
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5434-046-0
BlueMedicare Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$58 $6,750 $615 H5434-045-0
Humana Direct Choice Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $250 H5216-452-0
Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $600 H5216-393-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-467-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,000 N/A H5216-257-0
HumanaChoice R5826-005
☆☆☆☆☆
$184 $6,700 $615 R5826-005-0
HumanaChoice R5826-018
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,550 N/A R5826-018-0
HumanaChoice R5826-074
☆☆☆☆☆
$41 $7,550 $615 R5826-074-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Hardee?
PPO plans in Hardee cost $21.58 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Hardee?
The most popular PPO plan in Hardee is Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393 (PPO), with 350 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Hardee do not include prescription drug coverage?
7 PPO plans in Hardee 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
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
312
$0 Premium HMO Plans
7
Average MOOP
$3,371
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-265 (HMO) — 149 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Hardee County, Florida (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-265
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,400 $0 H1036-265-1
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-266
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 $0 H1036-266-0
Humana Gold Plus H1036-230
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,400 $615 H1036-230-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 N/A H1036-119-0
Health First SunSaver H1099-016
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $0 H1099-016-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 N/A H1032-239-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,000 $615 H1032-199-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Hardee?

There are 7 HMO plans in 2026, covering 312 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Hardee?

The average HMO premium in Hardee is $0.00 per month, with 7 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Hardee?

Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-265 (HMO) is the top HMO in Hardee, with 149 enrollees.

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

2 HMO plans in Hardee 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
2
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
388
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
2
Average MOOP
$4,800
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0012 (HMO-POS) — 376 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Hardee County, Florida (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC FL-33
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H1045-058-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0012
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,900 $270 H1045-042-0

What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?

HMO-POS plans in Hardee cost $0.00 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Hardee?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Hardee is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0012 (HMO-POS), with 376 enrollees.

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

There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Hardee without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Hardee County, FL (2026) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Hardee County, FL (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars No 5-star plans available. 0%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 14 56%
3 Stars 11 44%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.96

* 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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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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