2026 Medicare Advantage Plans in Echols County, GA
Last update: . Enrollment data updated: May 2, 2026
For 2026, Echols County, GA includes 36 Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment across these plans totals approximately 58, with 30 $0 premium options and 30% rated 4 stars or higher.
This page and its statistics exclude Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNPs). Special Needs Plans in Echols County, GA are summarized separately. Visit Medicare Options in Echols County, GA 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
- 28
- Average Monthly Premium
- $6.28/mo
- Total PPO Enrollment
- 47
- $0 Premium PPO Plans
- 24
- Average MOOP
- $8,721
- Top PPO by Enrollment
- HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345 (PPO) — 24 enrollees
- PPO Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 12
- What is the average monthly premium for PPO plans in Echols?
- PPO plans in Echols cost $6.28 per month on average.
- Which PPO plan has the highest enrollment in Echols?
- The most popular PPO plan in Echols is HumanaChoice Giveback H5216-345 (PPO), with 24 enrollees.
- How many PPO plans in Echols do not include prescription drug coverage?
- 12 PPO plans in Echols 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
- 8
- Average Monthly Premium
- $6.35/mo
- Total HMO-POS Enrollment
- 11
- $0 Premium HMO-POS Plans
- 6
- Average MOOP
- $7,394
- Top HMO-POS by Enrollment
- AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-5 (HMO-POS) — 11 enrollees
- HMO-POS Plans Without Drug Coverage
- 2
| Plan Name | CMS Stars* | Premium/Mo | MOOP | Rx Ded. | CMS ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-5 | $0 | $6,700 | $520 | H5322-047-2 | |
| Anthem Extra Help | $25 | $5,900 | $390 | H5422-013-0 | |
| Anthem Medicare Advantage | $0 | $9,250 | $250 | H5422-011-0 | |
| Anthem Veteran | $0 | $9,250 | N/A | H5422-014-0 | |
| Wellcare Assist | $25 | $7,500 | $565 | H1112-043-0 | |
| Wellcare Giveback | $0 | $9,250 | $615 | H1112-042-0 | |
| Wellcare Patriot Simple | $0 | $3,400 | N/A | H1112-034-0 | |
| Wellcare Simple | $0 | $7,900 | $615 | H1112-044-0 |
What is the average monthly premium for HMO-POS plans?
HMO-POS plans in Echols cost $6.35 per month on average.
Which HMO-POS plan is most popular in Echols?
The most popular HMO-POS plan in Echols is AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC GA-5 (HMO-POS), with 11 enrollees.
How many HMO-POS plans in Echols do not include drug coverage?
There are 2 HMO-POS plans in Echols without prescription drug coverage.
CMS quality ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in Echols County, GA (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) | 10 | 30% |
| 3 Stars | 23 | 70% |
| Below 3 Stars | 0 | 0% |
| Not Rated | 3 | 8% |
| Average Rating | 3.7 | |
* CMS assigns Medicare Advantage star ratings annually based on plan quality and performance measures.
- 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
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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