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  3. Florida
  4. Hernando County

2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Hernando County, FL

Last update: September 2, 2026.

For 2026, Hernando County, FL includes 51 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 20,840, with 47 $0 premium options and 73% rated 4 stars or higher.

Totals on this page exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). SNP plans for Hernando County, FL are provided separately. Or you can discover all Medicare Options in Hernando County, FL.

  • 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: $5.72/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 47
  • Average MOOP: $5,346 ($9,250 max. in 2026)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 73% · 3 Stars: 27% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $399.88
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 20,840
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of September 8, 2026)
    1. Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) — 3,771 enrollees
    2. Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-265 (HMO) — 3,146 enrollees
    3. Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393 (PPO) — 1,709 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
24
Average Monthly Premium
$11.96/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
7,214
$0 Premium PPO Plans
21
Average MOOP
$6,931
Top PPO by Enrollment
Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393 (PPO) — 1,709 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
8

2026 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Hernando County, Florida (comparison chart)
PPO Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
Aetna Medicare Eagle Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5521-306-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5521-702-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5521-270-0
Aetna Medicare Signature
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5521-033-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 008 FL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $605 H9884-008-0
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
HumanaChoice Florida H7617-109
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 $615 H7617-109-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0019
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $600 H2406-011-0
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 H5434-042-0
BlueMedicare Value
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5434-035-0
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 $6,000 N/A H5216-257-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 N/A H5216-467-0
HumanaChoice Florida H5216-072
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,600 $615 H5216-072-0
HumanaChoice Florida H5216-304
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,700 $615 H5216-304-0
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 typical premium for PPO plans available in Hernando?

PPO plans in Hernando cost $11.96 per month on average.

Which PPO plan do most beneficiaries choose in Hernando?

The most popular PPO plan in Hernando is Humana Full Access Giveback H5216-393 (PPO), with 1,709 enrollees.

How many PPO options are offered without drug coverage in Hernando?

8 PPO plans in Hernando 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 23
  • Average Monthly Premium $0.21/mo
  • Total HMO Enrollment 12,050
  • $0 Premium HMO Plans 22
  • Average MOOP $3,817
  • Top HMO by Enrollment Optimum Gold Plus Plan (HMO) — 3,771 enrollees
  • HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage 3

2026 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Hernando County, Florida (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
DEVOTED CORE 036 FL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $615 H1290-036-1
DEVOTED CORE 058 FL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 $0 H1290-058-0
DEVOTED GIVEBACK 051 FL
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H1290-051-1
DEVOTED PREMIUM 037 FL
☆☆☆☆☆
$5 $3,900 $615 H1290-037-5
Aetna Medicare Select
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 $200 H1609-087-0
Freedom Savings Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,200 N/A H5427-052-0
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H1036-265
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,400 $0 H1036-265-1
Humana Gold Plus H1036-025
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,000 $615 H1036-025-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,900 N/A H1036-119-0
Optimum Gold Plus Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,900 $0 H5594-032-0
Optimum Gold Rewards Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,900 $0 H5594-001-0
Optimum Platinum Plan
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,000 $0 H5594-002-0
Simply Extra Platinum
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,200 $0 H5471-117-0
Simply More
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,450 $0 H5471-078-0
BlueMedicare Classic
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H1035-021-0
BlueMedicare Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,500 $615 H1035-034-0
Health First Complete Care H1099-023
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,400 $0 H1099-023-0
Health First Emerald Plus H1099-024
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,200 $0 H1099-024-0
Premier by Ultimate
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $1,900 $0 H2962-001-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 $615 H1032-200-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,000 N/A H1032-239-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $2,500 $615 H1032-201-0
HealthSpring Preferred
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,750 $615 H5410-059-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Hernando?

In 2026, Hernando County has 23 HMO plans with 12,050 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Hernando?

The typical HMO premium in Hernando is $0.21, and 22 plans have no monthly premium.

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
4
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
1,576
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
4
Average MOOP
$4,625
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0013 (HMO-POS) — 1,127 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2026 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Hernando County, Florida (comparison chart)
Plan Name Rating* Premium MOOP Rx Ded. Plan-ID
AARP Medicare Advantage CareFlex from UHC FL-32
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 $600 H1045-057-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0006
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,800 $270 H1045-028-0
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0013
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,500 $270 H1045-043-0
Health First Premier Access H1099-025
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $4,500 $200 H1099-025-0
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Hernando cost $0.00 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Hernando?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Hernando is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC FL-0013 (HMO-POS), with 1,127 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Hernando do not include drug coverage?
There are 0 HMO-POS plans in Hernando without prescription drug coverage.

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

Quality Ratings for Medicare Advantage Plans in Hernando County, FL (2026)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 4 8%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 37 73%
3 Stars 14 27%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 4.16

* Star ratings are based on CMS quality measures and reflect plan performance for the 2026 rating period.

  • 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, "Explore your Medicare coverage options" — 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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