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2027 Medicare Advantage Plans in Columbia County, GA

Last update: October 5, 2026.

For 2027, Columbia County, GA includes 50 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 7,439, with 40 $0 premium options and 48% rated 4 stars or higher.

  • 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: $8.29/mo
  • $0 Premium Plans: 40
  • Average MOOP: $9,164 ($9,250 max. in 2027)
  • Star Ratings (Plan Mix): 4+ Stars: 48% · 3 Stars: 52% · Below 3: 0%
  • Average Part D Deductible: $629.06
  • Total MA/MAPD Enrollment: 7,439
  • Plans with the Highest Enrollment
    (as of October 5, 2026)
    1. Humana Gold Plus H4141-017 (HMO) — 1,138 enrollees
    2. HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO) — 874 enrollees
    3. HumanaChoice H5216-347 (PPO) — 669 enrollees

This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Columbia County, GA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Columbia County, GA to see more options. For a broader perspective, explore Georgia Medicare Advantage plans, including statewide premiums, out-of-pocket costs, CMS ratings, and enrollment comparisons.

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
38
Average Monthly Premium
$9.47/mo
Total PPO Enrollment
5,403
$0 Premium PPO Plans
29
Average MOOP
$9,467
Top PPO by Enrollment
HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO) — 874 enrollees
PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
13

2027 PPO Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, Georgia (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Clover Health LiveHealthy
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $350 H5141-026-0
Clover Health LiveHealthy Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $425 H5141-063-0
Clover Health LiveHealthy Premier
☆☆☆☆☆
$35 $9,850 $250 H5141-045-0
Clover Health Valor
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5141-056-0
Anthem Veteran
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H4036-040-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H7617-096-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-094
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H7617-094-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H7617-119
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H7617-119-0
HumanaChoice H7617-093
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H7617-093-0
HumanaChoice H7617-095
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,100 $700 H7617-095-0
HumanaChoice H7617-114
☆☆☆☆☆
$13 $9,850 $700 H7617-114-0
DEVOTED CHOICE 010 GA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,850 $461 H5453-010-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK 011 GA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $461 H5453-011-0
DEVOTED CHOICE GIVEBACK EXTRAS 024 GA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 $700 H5453-024-0
DEVOTED CHOICE MA ONLY 003 GA
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5453-003-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $6,700 N/A H5216-217-0
Humana USAA Honor Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5216-286-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-154
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5216-154-0
HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5216-345-0
HumanaChoice H5216-157
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H5216-157-0
HumanaChoice H5216-280
☆☆☆☆☆
$6 $9,850 $700 H5216-280-1
HumanaChoice H5216-347
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,100 $700 H5216-347-0
HumanaChoice H5216-421
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H5216-421-0
HumanaChoice H5216-466
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $9,850 $700 H5216-466-0
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GA-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H1889-022-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Extra Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 N/A H2293-009-0
Aetna Medicare Eagle Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,900 N/A H3288-034-0
Aetna Medicare Elite
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $600 H3288-027-0
Aetna Medicare Elite Plus
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H2293-031-0
Aetna Medicare Enhanced
☆☆☆☆☆
$53 $9,850 $600 H3288-042-0
Aetna Medicare Value Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$29 $9,850 $700 H2293-023-0
Aetna Medicare Value Extra Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$25 $9,850 $700 H2293-001-0
Humana Full Access R0110-020
☆☆☆☆☆
$138 $9,850 $700 R0110-020-0
HumanaChoice R0110-019
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,200 N/A R0110-019-0
UHC Medicare Advantage GA-2
☆☆☆☆☆
$35 $9,250 $685 H1889-013-0
UHC Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx GS-MA01
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A R2604-005-0
Wellcare Patriot Giveback Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 N/A H0111-007-0
Wellcare Simple Open
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 $700 H0111-001-0
What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Columbia?
PPO plans in Columbia cost $9.47 per month on average.
Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Columbia?
The most popular PPO plan in Columbia is HumanaChoice H7617-095 (PPO), with 874 enrollees.
How many PPO plans in Columbia do not include prescription drug coverage?
13 PPO plans in Columbia 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
5
Average Monthly Premium
$0.00/mo
Total HMO Enrollment
1,762
$0 Premium HMO Plans
5
Average MOOP
$8,590
Top HMO by Enrollment
Humana Gold Plus H4141-017 (HMO) — 1,138 enrollees
HMO Plans Without Drug Coverage
0

2027 HMO Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, Georgia (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
Aetna Medicare Prime Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $5,900 $500 H5302-028-0
Aetna Medicare Signature Care
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $500 H5302-022-0
Humana Gold Plus Giveback H4141-022
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H4141-022-0
Humana Gold Plus H4141-017
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $700 H4141-017-3
Humana Gold Plus H4141-023
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $550 H4141-023-0
What is the total number of HMO plans offered in Columbia?

There are 5 HMO plans in 2027, covering 1,762 enrollees.

How much do HMO plans cost in Columbia?

The average HMO premium in Columbia is $0.00 per month, with 5 plans offering $0 premiums.

What is the top HMO by enrollment in Columbia?

Humana Gold Plus H4141-017 (HMO) is the top HMO in Columbia, with 1,138 enrollees.

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

0 HMO plans in Columbia 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
7
Average Monthly Premium
$7.86/mo
Total HMO-POS Enrollment
274
$0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
6
Average MOOP
$7,929
Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS) — 169 enrollees
HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
2

2027 HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, Georgia (comparison chart)
Plan Name CMS Stars* Premium/Mo MOOP Rx Ded. CMS ID
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-10
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,150 $685 H5322-053-0
Anthem Medicare Advantage 2
☆☆☆☆☆
$55 $9,850 $550 H5422-020-0
Anthem Veteran
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,250 N/A H5422-014-0
Wellcare Assist
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $7,500 $700 H1112-043-0
Wellcare Giveback
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $9,850 $700 H1112-042-0
Wellcare Patriot Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $3,400 N/A H1112-034-0
Wellcare Simple
☆☆☆☆☆
$0 $8,500 $700 H1112-039-0

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

HMO-POS plans in Columbia cost $7.86 per month on average.

Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Columbia?

The most popular HMO-POS plan in Columbia is Wellcare Simple (HMO-POS), with 169 enrollees.

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

There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Columbia without prescription drug coverage.

CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Columbia County, GA (2027) are summarized below.

Medicare Advantage Plan Ratings in Columbia County, GA (2027)
Rating Category Number of Plans Percent of Plans
5 Stars 4 8%
4 Stars (includes 5 Stars) 24 48%
3 Stars 26 52%
Below 3 Stars 0 0%
Not Rated 0 0%
Average Rating 3.89

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

Medicare Advantage plans listed on this page are available to eligible beneficiaries residing in Columbia County, Georgia, including communities such as Appling, Evans, Grovetown, Harlem, Augusta, and other areas throughout the county. Plan availability is determined by county of residence, not by city.

  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Special Needs Plan Landscape Source Files — Version: 202609
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Part C & D Performance Data — Version: 2026
  • CMS.gov, Medicare Advantage & Part D Contract and Enrollment Data — Version: 2026-09

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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